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condensation in fog light

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 2:01 pm
by AndAndDen
Fog light bulb blown, due to condensation or rain in the fog light fitting. When i took the rubber off the back there was an accumalation of water in the rubber ,Does this mean the unit is caput ,or can it be repaired and resealed :? . The other fog light is ok .

condensation in fog light

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:25 pm
by You've Been Bongod
hi andandden my ofside fog light was the same so i changed the bulb and siliconed the gator back over the fog light
hey presto water tight [-o<


you've been bongod

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 5:49 pm
by AndAndDen
Thanks for that bongolier, must remember its called gator not rubber andy.

Posted: Sun Apr 29, 2007 8:25 pm
by pippin
Gaiter, surely!

Unless it has big snappy jaws in which case the apostrophe rules 'gator!

Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 1:33 am
by bigdaddycain
Check the rubber grommet at the back of the light too andanden... you can use silicone sealent, or insulation tape at a push...

Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:54 am
by AndAndDen
Ok then pippin so they spell it GAITER!!! MR clever clogs see you down the ALI !! later :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: .HA HA andy

Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 5:55 pm
by AndAndDen
Hi got the fog light working, now i need to take the front lense of due to cr--p on the lense i've taken the clips off sprayed a bit of wd-40 around the area still wont budge so rather than do any damage to the brittle plastic any suggestions please? Andy :oops: :oops: :oops:

Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 2:39 am
by bigdaddycain
Hi andy, is there any sign of a little cutout, or depression in the plastic where it can be pinched or maybe ease a little flat headed screwdriver into, to gently prise off the lens?

Posted: Tue May 01, 2007 7:17 pm
by AndAndDen
bigdaddy no cutout or anything in the plastic. So rather than damage it i decided to take the fitting off the front to get a good look at it. Took the lamp and the lamp holder out and gave the lense a good clean from the back of the fitting.Looks alot better now. Cheers Andy :D

Posted: Wed May 02, 2007 3:14 am
by bigdaddycain
Belter!... Gald its sorted :wink:

Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 11:06 am
by bigdaddycain
Andanden? Did you ever get my pm with the link to the flush fitting fog light? Mikeonb4c has got me thinking about pm's not being received,as i didn't get a response from you after i sent you the link.... :roll: