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Feb 4, 2004 | 10:23 AM

Stew w/92&00

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Halo headlight problem

I installed the blacks halo headlights this past weekend and on the drive home I developed some condensation inside the headlights.It went away the next day and only comes back when I drive.It also only develops in front of the high beams.Is it a sealing problem?Would some sealant around the edges take care of it?TIA

Feb 4, 2004 | 11:47 AM

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I have the same problem? Mine condenses now and then, but goes away shortly after. i have actually 2 more problems as well. One, i cannot for the life of me get them to fill the entire gap( at the bottom so they are near flush or flush) and also point straight. 2, the rubber that goes around them has started to come unglued on one. Its ugly, need to fix it. Adjatated and may take them off soon.
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Feb 4, 2004 | 03:26 PM

Stew w/92&00

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I plan on just throwing some sealant all the way around where the lens and back meet.Hopefully that will fix it.As for the gaps,did you try adjusting them.I'm very happy with mine except for the condensation.

Feb 4, 2004 | 06:10 PM

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Can both of you please post some pictures, or email me some of your cars with the halo's? I'm debating installing a set of the black ones on my white SS & I'm not sure whether it will look right.

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Feb 4, 2004 | 06:16 PM

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i can email pics if you want,i had these for almost a year now,and the gap is just due to the way the rubber is.its all in how you adjust them.i got the gaps to end up just right by adjusting them,its a pia.i had condensation for a few nights and then it never came back again.but like an ahole i opened the headlights up to install strobes,and now one of them has permanent condensation.ill be having to replace them now altogether,try making sure the bulbs are flush and tight with the assembly,i noticed mine was lose and put black electric tape around the bulb where it meets the headlight and worked out good.
also check the rubber nozzle looking vents,their sealed,are they supposed to be?i thought they were supposed to be opened to allow the heat vent out?

Feb 4, 2004 | 06:34 PM

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Zangel has them on her car with that kick *** paint job. Hopefully she can chime in she has alot of experience with the Halo headlights.

Feb 4, 2004 | 07:01 PM

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It doesn't matter if the lens and the housing are sealed tight, there are still vents in the housing. This is done to prevent/get rid of condensation.

Same reason us clear corner guys drill holes in the lights. It's to even out the temperature in the housing and the ambient air so condensation doesn't form.