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Old 04 August 2008, 03:42 PM
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Default Detangoed Headlight has Condensation

Got my blob detangoed a few months back, however the passenger side light has now got condensation in it. Spoke to the guy who done it for me and he was suprised as he used extra strong mastic type stuff to seal it all back up again. He suggests the back of the light could be loose somewhere

Has anybody else had condensation and if so, what was your fix??

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Old 04 August 2008, 03:44 PM
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Sealing it in an airtight box with grains of rice works for watches. A silica pouch would be better though...
Old 04 August 2008, 03:47 PM
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I have the same problem at the moment but i havent got round to sorting it yet.im guessing that the screws in the back of the light have worked loose
Old 04 August 2008, 04:31 PM
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condensation is usual down to the seal between each parts not been properly done. fix is either take apart and clean and reseal or dry out and add silicone around the two joining parts
Old 04 August 2008, 05:13 PM
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I would probably do as above and take it apart and re-seal.
Old 04 August 2008, 05:53 PM
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i have the same problem, but not got round to fixing yet, whats more anoying is the amount of silicon i used to seal it, im just going to dry out and put yet more silicon round it.
Old 04 August 2008, 07:12 PM
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Strange........when I did mine I just reheated the original sealant, didn't need to add any more, they've been fine.
Old 04 August 2008, 07:22 PM
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re seal it mate .
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drill a hole in the back easy fix
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