I live in New Zealand and I have an Integra Type-R DC5 Japanesse import which I believe is the same as an Acura Type-R RSX. Unfortunately the user manual and all other writing on the car is in Japanesse so I can't read it. The problem I have is that the headlight is extremely fogged up with water that has condensed on the inside of the light cover. I have removed the light completely in an atempt to dry it out. Is it possible to remove the plastic light cover without breaking anything? I see it has clips but it looks like its stuck on pretty well. Also how do you remove the light bulb? If you take it out through the back of the socket where the heck do you get one of those crazy screw drivers with 6 points and a hole in the middle?

 

It sounds as if you have managed to disrupt the headlight's seal somehow. You can absolutely take your headlight apart with a heatgun and reseal it, but use caution and don't rush the process.

If you want an immediate solution without having to take apart your headlight, you can just use a heat gun on the front of the lens for short periods of time. Should you go this route, do not apply the heat from the gun for an extended period of time or you could damage/melt the headlight lens.

I have done this safely multiple times though. It will work and fix your problem. Do you have a picture you could post of the condensation? Just for reference purposes. Good luck fixing the issue though.

Edit: I just realized that you have removed the headlight completely. This makes the project much more convenient. Also, definitely remove the light bulb and apply the hot air from the heat gun through the opening provided. Again, be sure not to leave the gun pointed at materials that could melt for an extended period of time.

Once you have gotten rid of the condensation, apply some additional silicon to the existing sealed edges. Hope you fix your problem

 

when this happened on my old headlights I just used to take the bulbs out and aim the car into the sun. after a couple-3 hours it was gone and the problem was cured for a while

 

^^I am sure that would work as well. When i was left dealing with condensation issues it was in the middle of winter during extended periods of snow and rain. Hence the reason i found an immediate solution.

 

Hey thanks alot m8 that is a big help, I think you are right about the crack around the seal though i have no idea how that has happened, must just be faulty, I tried using a dehumidifier at 1st, but that seems to have no effect. i will source a heat gun and use that. By the sounds of it thats the way to go.
Cheers for your help!

 

Even if you reopen the seal and seal it back. You'll still get condensation in your headlights. Its just like our USDM Headlights. People don't have money to get Authentic JDM Headlights. They tend to DIY by opening the seal of the headlights, blacking out with a spray can, resealing it, and get condensation from time to time. Either way its up to you to get another set of brand new headlights or just don't be bother by it.

 

anybody thought of taping those bags that absorb moisture, they can been normally found in new shoes boxes, headache pills...anybody?

 

i actually had thought of that... but where would it go with out being visible and looking stupid? plus you would have to constantly change them id say..