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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 08:48 AM
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I have an 02 Civic EX. Yesterday, I noticed that the driver side headlight has condensation or moisture inside the headlight on the lens. Anyone know if I can repair this or should I just start searching Ebay for a new headlight? Thanks!
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 09:40 AM
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is it oem headlight or did you open it to blackhouse?

regardless when that happens i just take out a light bulb and hair dry it out...it only happens in the winter for me...

or if you feel like doing something you can reseal it yourself...
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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i got the same problem i have the oem lens itsmaking my lights dim u think its the bulb thats the problem why the lens fogs up?
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Boost_Junkie &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is it oem headlight or did you open it to blackhouse?

regardless when that happens i just take out a light bulb and hair dry it out...it only happens in the winter for me...

or if you feel like doing something you can reseal it yourself...</TD></TR></TABLE>

asking the same thing..

if its ebay then let it defog and seal it up with silicon or a sealent.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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There could either be an issue with the housing sealant, or the rubber mating spots at the bulb plug housings. And if that is the case.......

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sean DM &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">let it defog and seal it up with silicone sealer.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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do i have to take out the front bumper to take out the lens?
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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Yes... you will need to remove the bumper to get at the bolt that holds the headlight to the radiator support.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:04 AM
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thanx so wat do u think is the problem with my headlights is it becuase of my bulb or its plainly because its stock lens
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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Remove headlights...

Clean them out of condensation/water

Reseal them with GOOD sealer to eliminate a future problem.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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ok but should i just buy new headlights that are more clear?
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 06:46 AM
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no.. you shouldnt have a problem after you clean it and seal it better.
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