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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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so i was detailing my car the other night and found out that my driver side headlight is leaking....
what should i do?
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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Water in the OEM headlight? That's the first time I've heard of that...unless you've already opened 'em up.

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Those "crappy ebay projectors" leak too...just keep that in mind.
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by captainlaziness
Water in the OEM headlight? That's the first time I've heard of that...unless you've already opened 'em up.
That is the first time for me too.

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Those "crappy ebay projectors" leak too...just keep that in mind.
Capt. speaks the truth. Everyone I know that has aftermarket light have leaking to some point.
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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how about take it to the dealer so you can get a new one!
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Your warranty should cover that. Get the dealer to provide a new set. Not just the one leaking. My dad's girlfriend has that problem on her Celica so it's not Scion specific, just one of the duds off the assembly line. The adhesive used in the stock lights is REAL GOOD. I've had leaky aftermarket projectors and it's not worth it. I baked my stock lights to clear them and they sealed back fine with no leaks. Most domestic aftermarket lights for Scions suck A$$. IMHO.
Old Feb 12, 2007 | 11:12 PM
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true that Yanki01
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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ya idk..i had never seen it then i was like WTF my headlight leaks....i was alson thinkin bout the angel eyes but idk if that would look ricey or not....might jus take them apart and paint them...but no i have not had them apart before...thanks for the imput...i have yet gone to my dealer since i bought the car...scared i dont have a warrenty...I/H/E...and i have hatch rattle... both front chairs squeek and hatch dampners are crappy
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 01:19 AM
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what does I/H/E have to do with your headlamps? just because you have those parts, doesnt mean your warranty is voided. take your car to the dealer and get a new set.
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 02:40 AM
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Yea your warranty is still valid for the everything but the stuff that can be blamed on the headers in general the intake unless its the one scion sells and it was installed at the dealer and the exaust is the TRD catback and installed at the dealer. If they say your headlights leaked because you have an aftermarket not covered intake laugh in there face then tell us so we can laugh with u
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 04:20 AM
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I would make a list and take the car in. When you walk in hand him the list and show him the car. The rest should be taken care of.
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 04:25 AM
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yeah, don't even think twice before askin the dealer to fix the problem... good luck and let us know. I can't imagine them giving you a problem.
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 07:25 AM
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i actually got water in my right TYC Tail....dont ask me how...i have no idea.
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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once you get it fixed or get new ones you can always get some silicone and seal that.
I had to do that every time I would get new headlight for my Civic. Aftermarket ones always fog up. Silicone is quick and cheap way to fix it.
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