SpencerT

95 ls400

I rencenly installed an hid kit in my stock housings and needed to cut the rubber dust/water gaurd that surrounds the low and high beams. I just widened the hole for the low beam and now it isnt sealed.

Has anyone had condensation or other water related problems from a similar situation?

Dutchy

When i bought my car the left side-light was a aquarium. I just drilled 2 holes in the bottom haha. Problem gone ! no more water or fog inside.

I wont worry to much about, time will learn right?

SpencerT

I thought they had built in drains already..
But yes, time will tell.

oldskewel

iTrader: (1)

Exact same thing on my '91. Same solution. Mine had a vent but not a drain, so it would fill with like 1-2 inches of water. I never thought to use it as an aquarium, but that might have worked.

Lavrishevo

iTrader: (1)

If you go back and reseal it I bet the lamp and housing will last longer. I had to do this on my old Sedona after I installed HID's and modified the plastic. Took it out and resealed it.

RA40

iTrader: (6)

You can reseal the light. Otherwise it is an excuse to buy the clear ones and do a projector fitment. Like Mike's:

SpencerT

My Thoughts EXACTLY

timmy0tool

iTrader: (7)

moisture may enter in due to the bulbs not being sealed against the housing. this is typical with HID bulb upgrades. folks with aquariums have a bigger problem like an actual crack or hole in the housing. drilling drain holes is a quick remedy but not a longer term fix. you don't want moisture or dust in the headlights at all, esp on the bulbs themselves! they will not last long. the housings DO have vent holes to vent the heat off the bulbs.

with that said, my HID bulbs don't seal properly either on my 97 but i don't get water in the lights. make sure that the engine bay or hood is sealed properly as to not letting water into the back of the headlights. i drove through heavy rain with no water intrusion. obviously make sure you cover the holes before spraying down your engine bay for cleaning.