I got dual halo projector headlights a while ago and they never fogged up now they are fogging up when ever I wash my car or it rains. Some people told me to get them resealed other people told me to drill a hole in the bottom to let air circulate. The thing I don't get is only one of those can work theoretically. Sealing a headlight stops air circulation and covers up all the holes, while drilling a hole allows air to flow through in the headlights. So which one of those is true and what should I do because I hate them when they are fogged up. I am about to put my stock ones back on. Help me out asap please. Thanks.

 

there isn't any circulation. moisture is leaking into the headlight, but cant leave, so it condenses on the lens. the reason why people drill holes is to allow the moisture to leave easily.
imo, if you punch holes into your headlight assembly, you are exposing it to much more junk, like dust and whatnot. resealing is the way to go.

 

He's right! The light is designed to be water and air tight. Adding holes will only allow more moisture inside it. I say dissassemble them and silicone them shut.

 

pitch them there junk, thats what i did, but if your gunna keep them i would reseal them to. have fun when your halos burn out i know i did

 

I'm having the same proble. It will go away when we freeze solid though. I unplugged the high beam in the foggy unit. Its unfogged now, but I'm afraid it will return after the next rain.

How long after did the halos burn out???

If they go, I'll just leave them, cause I'm running HID's now.

 

about four months, i had no problems with them and then one burnt out, then another one did and the day when i went to go back to the orginals they fogged up, i ran the halos when my car was parked at shows and stuff i had them hooked up to a switch so it sucked when they went out

 

By drilling more holes you'll only let in more water/moisture which = more fog.

Fix them the right way,or do what dredge38 did.

 

If mine go out, I'll bake them next summer and put in the cold cathode halos, then seal the ____ out of them

 

i couldn't say left from right about drilling or resealing, i have heard mixed reviews from both of them. i say buy a set from a reputable maker. Helix, JDM, etc, those 50 dollar halos, are just that. 50 dollar headlights. i cleared my stocks, and they look great, maybe that can be a step for you until you decide what to do, or save up for the good lights.

 

yea 2 of my halo rings burned out a while ago but the main reason I got them is because they look cool during the day and the 3 LED's below the blinker. The halo rings were cool but I am not really that dissapointed they went out. How and where do you reseal them is there a DIY yourself on here I wasn't able to find it.

 

Buy a new pair exactly like the old ones. Then return the old ones. Then sell your extra set. These headlights should not be fogging up!

Marty

 

^^^^^ i think that is illegal marty...

 

It's a grey area. Or a way to bypass a companies return policy. I say just return them for warranty and get another set or a refund. They should last longer than that. Sounds like a defective part to me

 

If i remember correctly when I used to work for Mitsu they had a problem with lamps fogging up. There fix was putting a little bit of rubbing alcohol in the lamp. It may sound stupid but im pretty sure it worked. Maybe you could find something on the web

 

I didnt read your post to well. Water inside? That sucks, I dont think the alcohol will help with that.

 

there isn't water it is just fogged up and it fogs up when ever it rains or when I wash my car at a car wash. I gotta try that rubbing alcohol.

 

alcohol also fogs acrylic type plastics... (it drys the plastic)...

 

oh well...