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    06-14-2012 08:03 PM #1
    I get to work today and my driverside headlight has a lot of built up condensation. I have drop in hid's but have had them almost 10 months and this is the first time there has been condensation. Anyone experiance this? And any idea what i should do to fix it?

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    06-14-2012 08:07 PM #2
    Silica desiccant packets.
    Tape some to the inside of one of the bulb covers

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    06-14-2012 08:13 PM #3
    Quote Originally Posted by Clyde Smith View Post
    Silica desiccant packets.
    Tape some to the inside of one of the bulb covers
    What are they and where can i find them?

    Thanks

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    06-14-2012 08:18 PM #4
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    What are they and where can i find them?
    They absorb moisture. Can be found in things ranging from tennis shoe boxes to beef jerky bags.

    I personally would take it to the dealer and see if they will warranty the housings out.
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    06-14-2012 08:19 PM #5
    Most shoeboxes come with one or two.
    Go buy some freshies

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    06-14-2012 08:21 PM #6
    The real problem here is your drop-in HID's. Scrap that setup and get a set of Hoen bulbs. Do it right or don't do it at all.
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    06-14-2012 08:23 PM #7
    ^ This.
    But I was trying to be nice.


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    06-14-2012 08:27 PM #8
    Quote Originally Posted by NotLowEnough View Post
    The real problem here is your drop-in HID's. Scrap that setup and get a set of Hoen bulbs. Do it right or don't do it at all.
    Whats the look of these bulbs?

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    06-14-2012 08:29 PM #9
    Quote Originally Posted by Rpc07 View Post
    Whats the look of these bulbs?
    HID white. Search this section. A few guys have started using them and I am about to switch over from the zXe's.
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    06-14-2012 08:37 PM #10
    Quote Originally Posted by NotLowEnough View Post
    HID white. Search this section. A few guys have started using them and I am about to switch over from the zXe's.
    Cool thanks

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    06-14-2012 09:24 PM #11
    Quote Originally Posted by Rpc07 View Post
    Cool thanks
    No prob. And I was serious about those bulbs. Sounds like a seal has gone bad somewhere in the housing. Could be the one around the bulb itself.
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    06-14-2012 10:05 PM #12
    i got HOENs they are ****ing awesome, got them in my low beams and my fogs.
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    06-15-2012 07:10 AM #13


    any idea how i can clear this out before i seal it up?

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    06-15-2012 05:04 PM #14
    Quote Originally Posted by Rpc07 View Post


    any idea how i can clear this out before i seal it up?
    Im pretty sure i read this thread and they mention it like 4 times so read it.
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    06-15-2012 05:27 PM #15
    Quote Originally Posted by elppe View Post
    Im pretty sure i read this thread and they mention it like 4 times so read it.
    I'm pretty sure they were talking about preventing this again not how to initially get rid of the moisture. So chill out.

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    06-15-2012 05:34 PM #16
    Quote Originally Posted by Rpc07 View Post
    I'm pretty sure they were talking about preventing this again not how to initially get rid of the moisture. So chill out.
    Im chill, but they absorb moisture. So it should help
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