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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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Headlight Condensation

Headlight on the passenger side of my TSX have condensation. It started happening when weather got cold a few weeks ago. Problem didn't happen last winter. Any of you guys experiencing this? Is this covered by warranty?
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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Search much?

http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...t+condensation

http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/show...t+condensation
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 05:09 PM
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^Oops.. Oh yah, forgot about that...
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Old Nov 29, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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I had that happen to my tsx.. after some bad weather i had condensation so i tried to wait it out to see if it would evaporate out eventually but nope i waited 4 months and took it to the dealer who said i had to replace the headlight casing... it is the only way.. i asked other people with the problem but the only answer i got was that i had to replace it.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by zrizzi
I had that happen to my tsx.. after some bad weather i had condensation so i tried to wait it out to see if it would evaporate out eventually but nope i waited 4 months and took it to the dealer who said i had to replace the headlight casing... it is the only way.. i asked other people with the problem but the only answer i got was that i had to replace it.
Do you know how to replace the headlight casing? Can I just take the old one out, clean it, and put alot of glue and then put it back?
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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Do you know how to replace the headlight casing? Can I just take the old one out, clean it, and put alot of glue and then put it back?
If you are under warranty, go get it replaced at the dealer. You need silicone sealant if you plan to do it yourself.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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Its under warranty so take it to the dealer. If you try to fix it yourself, and something goes wrong, the dealer may claim that you broke it.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
Its under warranty so take it to the dealer. If you try to fix it yourself, and something goes wrong, the dealer may claim that you broke it.

I have 72,000+ miles on my car. I think I will need to fix it myself.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by JB_TSX
Headlight on the passenger side of my TSX have condensation. It started happening when weather got cold a few weeks ago. Problem didn't happen last winter. Any of you guys experiencing this? Is this covered by warranty?
Is your car in the garage? I was just curious to see if parking in the garage or outside has anything to do w/ this issue? Fortunetly enough for me, I have yet to experience this!!!
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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^Its in a carport.

I'm about to bring my car to the dealer for the 20k miles service. I'll try to get them to fix this problem.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by kboosman00
Is your car in the garage? I was just curious to see if parking in the garage or outside has anything to do w/ this issue? Fortunetly enough for me, I have yet to experience this!!!
Garaged at home and at work. I had my left headlight replaced under warranty about a month ago.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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My cousin's 04 TSX had the same problem....The dealership fixed it for free under the warranty, telling him it was a common defect in the car.
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Old Dec 1, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by bz268
I have 72,000+ miles on my car. I think I will need to fix it myself.
you can see if they will do a goodwill and replace it.
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Old Dec 2, 2005 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MichaelkTSX
you can see if they will do a goodwill and replace it.
They already fixed it long time ago... A week or 2 after I bought the car.
It has been almost 3 years without any problem.

I am just wondering if I can do it myself if the stupid thing starts to fog up again.
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