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Old Oct 5, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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foggy headlights?

Hey.. have any of you experienced this? I have an 04.. and the headlights are foggy... I'm thinking about taking it to the dealer to have it fixed.
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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sounds like a cracked housing or seal.
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 02:04 PM
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sounds like a cracked housing or seal.

hhaha again! the Irony!

you know.. the funny thing is that both headlights are foggy. I didn't even do anything to them.
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Sounds like a problem with the seals. They should cover that under warranty.
Old Oct 5, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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Sounds like a problem with the seals. They should cover that under warranty.
yea, just go to your dealship and get em replaced . . . the seal is prolly messed up
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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gonna take it to the Albany dearler this Thursday... thanks!
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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I thought mine were foggy on the inside but it turned out to be oxidation on the outside which came off with a good cleaning/waxing. I have an 04 too.
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 12:12 PM
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ooh.. you know.. I actually tried to clean it off too.. even took it to a detailing place and it still didn't do it.
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 12:59 PM
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I thought mine were foggy on the inside but it turned out to be oxidation on the outside which came off with a good cleaning/waxing. I have an 04 too.
what did you use or do to clean it?
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hey Ken, tell me how it goes. If they give you new headlights, i'm game. haha.
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I put water... and rubbed the hell out of it... that didn't work so I used windex... didn't work either. and then I looked at the surface at a side view.. seems like it's coming from inside...
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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hey Ken, tell me how it goes. If they give you new headlights, i'm game. haha.

hahaha you're funny. they said as long if it's 3 years or 36000 miles, it's covered by warranty
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 02:21 PM
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I have the same problem, it is like a white haze or oxidation on the front of the headlight. I tried a soft scrub, but it didnt work. Any other ideas or maybe just try and get new ones?
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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Um, if its oxidation or whatever on the outside, just go down to kragen or something and get a bottle of meguire's clear plastic cleaner, and clear plastic polish.

The stuff will work on the lights, and all sorts of other crap around the house. I used it to polish up my phone's screen again since it always sits in my pocket with my keys.

Scrubbing will only introduce more scratches and crap, as will washing it with old sponges. I tend not to wash the lights when i wash the car, and just wash it afterwards with a microfiber and a little bit of soapy water, followed by the polish/cleaner if its hazy.
Old Oct 6, 2004 | 02:48 PM
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Duh! Thanks for the sugestion, I have heard of it before but didnt even think about it. I will try it out. Thanks again



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