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Old 02-13-2005, 12:56 AM
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water/moisture in foglight houseing

ok so a few weeks back i bought some fog light bulbs cause one of them burnted out... after talking with my bro about it... it seems like the fogs burn out easily.... and today after reviewing through some pictures i took randomly... i can see moisutre inside hte fog light houseing.... this is not normal right? r there known issues about water leaking in? it seems like both sides have this issue... and i made sure the watertight seal is closed tight.... no wounder the fogs on this car burns out so easily... i'll post pics later tonight when i get time... now i have to go to movies..
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here r the photos that i saw moisture in...



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Old 02-14-2005, 06:34 PM
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The local MB guy told me this is normal. I think it's bull.
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with water/moisture entering the houseing every fall/winter no wounder my fog lights need to be replaced every year....
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Most likely your seals have hardened. This is a common problem with these fog light housings. All you need to do is replace the inner and outer seal.. apx. $10 for both..

You need #5 & #6 in the illustration.


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wow thanks for the info!

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