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02-18-2011, 01:09 AM
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Moisture in Headlight
During this winter season noticed driver side headlight covered with moisture due to temperature change, I did some research online and found out this is a common problem with Honda vechicles. Does anyone know if a TSB exist for this problem? Contacted Honda dealership and all I got from them was the usual "well since your vehicle is out of warranty........"
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02-18-2011, 01:11 AM
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1st I've heard of it for a Pilot. I think you have a bad seal around the headlight. Maybe when it dries out, you should put a bead of silicon caulk around the edges.
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02-18-2011, 08:28 AM
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Also if you've had to replace a headlight bulb, double check its in properly.
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02-18-2011, 08:59 AM
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Same issue with my 06, if you find more info about this being a 'common' problem I'd like to know more.
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02-18-2011, 10:30 AM
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I had a moisture problem with the passenger-side headlight on my 04. I pulled the bulb out and let it sit for a day to dry out. Then I just cleaned up the rubber seal and where it fits around the back of the headlight. No moisture since.
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02-18-2011, 10:30 AM
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I had the same issue with a taillight on my Tundra. I used a hair dryer to help dry it out, then applied rvt silicone around the edges like humanoid suggested. Its been good for 10 months now.
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02-18-2011, 04:25 PM
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Thanks
Thanks for the suggestions/help, I was wondering if anyone has the front bumper breakdown/illustration, after looking at the front end, I would have to take off front bumper to get to the driver side headlight to put a bead of silicone around the edge of the headlight assembly.
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02-18-2011, 05:36 PM
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Another thing to look for once you get the headlight out is to check to make sure the gasket/seal where the bulb inserts isn't leaking. They can dry out and get dirt in them to the point where moisture can get in.
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02-22-2011, 04:03 PM
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I also have this same problem, but it's on an aftermarket TYC headlight unit that was installed before I bought the Pilot. I'd sure love to know a quick and easy way to get it out - a hairdryer for ten minutes didn't do squat. |
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02-22-2011, 09:07 PM
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I had the moisture problem in the passenger side headlight on my '06. Honda replaced the headlight assembly under warranty. I think the moisture problem in not uncommon.
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