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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 06:23 PM
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my drivers headlight leaks..... doesnt build up a lake or anything just condensates pretty good. what should i check for to try and fix the problem? thanks for any help

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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 06:24 PM
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uhm.

check the headlight fluid reservior for any cracks and holes.

.RJ will know what this is about..

more realistically take headlight out and reseal the headlight using epoxy. there are only so many pieces.... and check all grommets.
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 06:29 PM
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Let me know how it goes and what you used. Mine is starting to do that too.
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 07:00 PM
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I think Acura had a recall on some of their headlights for integras. Check it out at the dealer. I think there is mileage/ time restrictions though.
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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My passenger side did it and I took a tube of RTV silicone to it. Now my drivers side is starting to do it and it looks like I need some more RTV.
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MR5sARECOOL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think Acura had a recall on some of their headlights for integras. Check it out at the dealer. I think there is mileage/ time restrictions though.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Any truth behind this?
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Old Jan 25, 2004 | 10:38 PM
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Both of my headlights started to have condensation after I painted my housings black and didn't seal it all up correctly. So I just re-baked them, opened them up, blow dried the covers until they were dry, then baked em again to get the already present sealant gooey to seal better, and added some silicone epoxy just to be safe. No problems whatsoever now
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 12:23 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RGoose18 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Any truth behind this?</TD></TR></TABLE>

i used to work at the dealership in parts, but i cant remember if they are recall for sure. I used to see the old lights around, im not sure if they were warranty or recall. I know the hondas had a recall for sure. i didnt work on the acura side too much, i was mostly on the honda side.
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 05:41 AM
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Default Re: headlight leaking.......... what to check for? (cjames235)

Mine are doing it too. Heres how to bake them:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=726150

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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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thanks for the help..... guess im gonna have to get off my lazy *** and split them to see if i can fix it.

-chris
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Old Jan 26, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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Default Re: headlight leaking.......... what to check for? (cjames235)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cjames235 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks for the help..... guess im gonna have to get off my lazy *** and split them to see if i can fix it.

-chris</TD></TR></TABLE>

i was lazy and just bought other ones when my old R did it..

i have some for sale, btw..
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