Fellow ricers: Annoying clear corner problem
04-11-2007, 04:06 AM
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Fellow ricers: Annoying clear corner problem As much as I like the clear corners(black back) with my Halo's I'm starting to get real annoyed.
I'm sure I'm in the minority with this problem, but hopefully someone else has fixed this and can give me some good advice.
My driver side clear corner leaked bad, new. Fogged up horribly, collected water, etc. I drilled some holes to alleviate the problem, it worked great for the most part, but when I wash the car the light housing floods....AND shocker the bulb blows out. Annoying.
I guess I can buy a new housing, but I was just wondering if there was an easy/cheap solution to keep the housing from flooding-THAT WORKS. I know I can try to seal it, I want to hear from folks who have had success doing so.
Also, is there an easier way than removing the entire headlight to get into the DRL and replace the bulb? Damn, that's an annoying adventure, that requires aiming my headlights every time. Aye yae yae.....F me for putting these dumb things on
I'm sure I'm in the minority with this problem, but hopefully someone else has fixed this and can give me some good advice.
My driver side clear corner leaked bad, new. Fogged up horribly, collected water, etc. I drilled some holes to alleviate the problem, it worked great for the most part, but when I wash the car the light housing floods....AND shocker the bulb blows out. Annoying.
I guess I can buy a new housing, but I was just wondering if there was an easy/cheap solution to keep the housing from flooding-THAT WORKS. I know I can try to seal it, I want to hear from folks who have had success doing so.
Also, is there an easier way than removing the entire headlight to get into the DRL and replace the bulb? Damn, that's an annoying adventure, that requires aiming my headlights every time. Aye yae yae.....F me for putting these dumb things on
04-11-2007, 04:32 AM
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you can take the lenses off just like you would for whistler headlights and reseal them real tight.......i have been meaning to do this
and the headlight method is acctually the easier way to change the bulb
and the headlight method is acctually the easier way to change the bulb
04-11-2007, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoss Ghoul
Also, is there an easier way than removing the entire headlight to get into the DRL and replace the bulb? Damn, that's an annoying adventure, that requires aiming my headlights every time. Aye yae yae.....F me for putting these dumb things on
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04-11-2007, 07:14 PM
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If you have to reaim your headlight after removing it you're doing something wrong. I sealed my clears when I bought them with marine grade silicone and have had zero issues in the last 4 years.
04-11-2007, 07:52 PM
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The water comes in through the bulb sockets. If you look at the gap between the bumper and the head lamps you can see the sockets. All you need to do it toss some tape over the two sockets and you should be all set. Worked for me.
04-11-2007, 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by SSINISTR SS
The water comes in through the bulb sockets. If you look at the gap between the bumper and the head lamps you can see the sockets. All you need to do it toss some tape over the two sockets and you should be all set. Worked for me.
