ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion

ClubLexus - Lexus Forum Discussion (https://www.clublexus.com/forums/)
-   RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009) (https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-2nd-gen-2004-2009-164/)
-   -   Headlamp Condensation Repair Tip (https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-2nd-gen-2004-2009/491557-headlamp-condensation-repair-tip.html)

mandyfig 03-29-10 05:25 PM

Headlamp Condensation Repair Tip
 
Finally was able to take a picture of the area normally needing sealing with silicone (at least for me it was the issue). I took off the headlamp and went through the bumper disassembly, but at least one person here just did the re-seal without removing the HL.

Before you start cussing at the RX and being withour warranty, your condensation might be solved by this very simple repair. Good luck.

Tip of the day:
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x...0leak/Leak.jpg

mandyfig 03-29-10 05:27 PM

So far after a year, knock on wood, no water inside the head lamp. It took me a year of blow drying, and hated rainy season because of the dreaded condensation!

RMB350 03-29-10 06:18 PM

Good fix. Thanks for sharing..

willdogg 02-22-11 05:26 PM

Did you run a bead of sealant all the way around the whole lens cover? Or just the top edge? I was thinking of just sealing the top edge before resorting to taking off both headlamps to seal the whole lens cover.

lexus114 02-23-11 06:45 AM

what did you use mandyfig? just regular clear sealant?

mandyfig 02-23-11 06:53 AM

Yes the regular clear sealant. And if you them right you can hardly tell that there's sealant on the joint.

mandyfig 02-23-11 06:54 AM


Originally Posted by willdogg (Post 6167897)
Did you run a bead of sealant all the way around the whole lens cover? Or just the top edge? I was thinking of just sealing the top edge before resorting to taking off both headlamps to seal the whole lens cover.

Just the top. The water is coming from the top, when it rains, or car wash. That's where I found the leak in my case. But if you can seal all around, go for it!

lexus114 02-23-11 11:53 AM

cool,thanks man. ;)

willdogg 02-23-11 01:51 PM


But if you can seal all around, go for it!
yeah, I since need to remove both sides to dry them out anyway. I'm just gonna seal the whole thing.

thanks

petroiii 04-24-11 09:26 PM


Originally Posted by willdogg (Post 6170554)
yeah, I since need to remove both sides to dry them out anyway. I'm just gonna seal the whole thing.

thanks

Hi Willdog, where you able to take the bumper off and seal all around the headlight housing? Did it take care of the condensation issue?

kjleibold 04-25-11 06:18 AM

Moisture removal?
 

Originally Posted by mandyfig (Post 5356158)
So far after a year, knock on wood, no water inside the head lamp. It took me a year of blow drying, and hated rainy season because of the dreaded condensation!

What do you do to get the moisture out before you seal the head lamp?

Thanks.

mandyfig 04-25-11 07:33 AM

Try drying with hair dryer. Pull out plugs and direct dryer to holes.

It will dry up eventually and after sealing, moisture will not come back.

MioCene 05-31-19 02:16 PM


Originally Posted by mandyfig (Post 6338197)
Try drying with hair dryer. Pull out plugs and direct dryer to holes.

It will dry up eventually and after sealing, moisture will not come back.

Where are the plugs that I need pull out to dry out the bulb?

mandyfig 06-03-19 09:09 AM

I can not remember the plugs...let me see if we have anothrr post that shows where they are.

mandyfig 06-03-19 09:14 AM

Here's the original thread...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...st-19-a-6.html


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:07 PM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands