Condensation in Headlights

[coolieman1220]

so my 2001 Toyota Highlander is aging horribly. but aging nonetheless. reently the headlights have been getting condensation inside. what issue does this pose. is it dangerous, i kno they'll turn yellow, how do i fix it all that good stuff. thanks!

[baddabang]

I used to get condensation in my tial lights so bad that it would kill the bulbs. and there would be so much water inside you could fill a coffee mug.

I took a drill and made 2 small holes in the bottom of the light so the water could drain out. I havent changed the bulbs since.

[drakkie]

The problem is caused by a leak somewhere in your head lights. Most of the time the leak is tiny and pretty hard to find.

What my dad does to it is using a hair-dryer on it for a couple of minutes...

But offcourse the most radical solution would be to change the entire lights...

[Quiggs]

To get rid of the yellow discoloration, take a rag with brake fluid and buff them. Do NOT get brake fluid on your paint. Or it won't be there anymore.

As for the leak, get some epoxy sealer and put a bead of it all around where the lens and backing meet. Should take care of it.

[baddabang]

Originally Posted by Quiggs

To get rid of the yellow discoloration, take a rag with brake fluid and buff them. Do NOT get brake fluid on your paint. Or it won't be there anymore.

As for the leak, get some epoxy sealer and put a bead of it all around where the lens and backing meet. Should take care of it.

Will this work for the little white backup lights too? Im assuming it will

[Quiggs]

Yes. It'll work on your whole taillight assembly.

[PerfAdv]

The Highlander might be trying to tell you it's time to get it some Altezza lights.