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Old 12-20-2002, 11:55 PM
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Fog lamp condensation

My 2003 TL-S has a problem with condensation build up in the fog lamps. I just took th e car in for a touch free car wash and noticed the inside of the housings wet. What can i do to prevent this? HELP A BROTHER UP!
Old 12-21-2002, 01:16 AM
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yo i got it 2 a few weeks ago i had hids installed amke sure the wires and bulbs are in tight and all the screws are tight any air will cause condinsation.....too get rid of it run the lights constintley for a few days the heat from the bulbs will dry it up....
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I have a 2003 TL-P and it just rained several hours ago. I also noticed a little condensation in my fog lamps as well. The size of the build up is a little smaller than the size of a dime. The condensation was near the edge of the fog lamp on the clear plastic housing, not the reflectors. How big is your build-up?
Old 12-21-2002, 04:55 AM
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Take it to an Acura dealer and have them replace the fog housing. It happened to me also. The housing is supposed to be completely sealed. Mission Viejo Acura rocks for anyone in So. Cal.
Old 12-21-2002, 05:04 AM
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I doubt you can ever have a completely sealed head lamp. I wount worry about it too much. Once you turn on the lights, nothing should be able to withstand the heat that the fogs give out. Now if you have water in the HID lamp..then that's a problem.
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Thaks guys for the info. The condensation is on the reflector side on both lamps. I will go to the dealer and bring my pain.
Old 12-21-2002, 03:11 PM
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I have the same problem as well. But how am I supposed to get that replaced? By the time I go to the dealership, it'll be bright and sunny. So there will be no fogging.
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