Problem With Headlights

[laxdude3622]

Well I was taking apart my headlamp which was a pain to do, when you have to go and unscrew in front of the wheel. I was doing this to try and put new running lights on but the bulb wasn't right it seemed I got the H3ST but it didn't work out. So I put the headlights back onto the car and scew it down and then over a period of a few days, I notice alot of condensation has built up in my headlight, so I guess I put it back on wrong or broke a seal or something. What should I do, i have fall break this week and i am going to work on them one day and take them both out and clean them, but what can I do to fix the leak or crack?? And also any idea about the running lights problem, it looks like all i need was a bulb, but it came with a bulb attached to a socket thing with a wire attached??? This is such a pain. Please Help! THANKS!!

[UCF3]

You're going to have to reseal it. Take it apart and reseal it with a good Sealer, maybe from 3M or something better. Go through PlanetSoarer.com, I believe they have a good brand listed.

This time, you might want to let it seal overnight.

[SC4Million]

My car came with the condensation problem, unlucky for me.

Further unlucky for me is after I did my headlight 'bake and clean' to fix it the problem returned. I am waaaay to lazy to try again so take your time REALLY examine the assembly for cracks...especially on the black part.

The only other tip I can give you is when the stock glue is still warm after you seporate the peices, clean it up a little so the two go back together cleaner.

The running light bulb, just pulls off the plastic stalk. Just grab and yank and it pops right off the end.

[laxdude3622]

Here is basically what I bought for my running lights, except I got sylvania silverstars. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WDVW . See how their is all that other stuff besides the bulb? Do I just yank the bulb out and pop it in the plastic piece where the old bulb was?

[southernsc300]

put ur headlights in the oven ( i dont remember the temp but its only for about 4 or 5 minutes). Clean em, reseal them, let them sit out over night.

[grnsc40095]

Here is basically what I bought for my running lights, except I got sylvania silverstars. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WDVW . See how their is all that other stuff besides the bulb? Do I just yank the bulb out and pop it in the plastic piece where the old bulb was?

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laxdude3622, That is an optional wire, for different types of bulb hookups. The pictured foglight bulb has the correct wire for a Sc. The correct way to change the foglight bulb is to go under the front of the car.

1. Jack & take the front wheel off (optional but it will make the job easier to complete)

2. Take the splashguard down and locate the casing. The foglight will be enclosed, with a circular plastic cap. Turn it counter clock-wise to open the casing.

3. This will give you access to the bulb and socket. In the casing is a white plastic, the bulbs wire fits snug into the socket. I had to wiggle and tug, until I jarred it loose.

4. The bulb is being held into place with a clasp. To open the clasp, I believe you push down and it will unfasten. Goodluck!

[laxdude3622]

Thanks man.