headlight problem - Honda Pilot

SiriusHog · 08-03-2006, 08:13 PM

i have an '03 Pilot EXL. the passenger side head light has condensation and sometimes has water actually standing in the bottom of it... my honda dealer said it isnt a warranty.. any ideas? car has 50,000 miles.

humanoid · 08-03-2006, 08:28 PM

Your warranty should cover that I would think, if it hasn't expired yet. Try a different $tealer and get a second opinion on that.

SiriusHog · 08-03-2006, 08:36 PM

i checked with 2 local dealers, both said the same thing.. and they want 230 freaking dollars for the part...

john802 · 08-03-2006, 08:42 PM

Do you have extended warranty? Try checking the rubber boot cover in the back of the headlight in question to see if its installed properly.

SiriusHog · 08-03-2006, 08:54 PM

whats funny is that its been outrageously hot here the last month or so, and it hasnt rained a drop.. and the thing wont dry out.. it just stays wet..

SiriusHog · 08-03-2006, 08:55 PM

by the way, greetings from arkansas.. this website is great..

Rapid Rob · 08-03-2006, 09:23 PM

Yea, I got an idea.

Fix it.
Remove bumper (easy), remove h/light. Take the bulb out & rig the hole to pressurize the inside w/compressed air. Make sure that the air going in can get out so you don't damage it w/too much pressure. Spray soapy water all around the outside, paying close attention to the seams. The leak should be visible.
Silly cone is junk, I don't use it. Use a professional body seam sealer. Maybe NAPA has it?
Make sure the bonding area is scraped clean & dry. Maybe use some #80 grit.

Or buy a new one...

SiriusHog · 08-03-2006, 09:32 PM

you have to remove the bumper??

Sportymonk · 08-03-2006, 10:10 PM

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Mystique · 08-04-2006, 12:00 AM

If you don't mind a used one, you can get one at ebay for $35.00.
Here's the link:
http://search.ebay.com/search/search...e=search&fgtp=

SiriusHog · 08-04-2006, 01:08 PM

does anyone have a link to something that tells you the steps to taking off the bumper? i know i need to take it off to replace the headlight..

Aru4mie · 08-04-2006, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by SiriusHog
does anyone have a link to something that tells you the steps to taking off the bumper? i know i need to take it off to replace the headlight..

Try this link:
Fog Light DIY Experience

SiriusHog · 08-04-2006, 02:21 PM

thanks

08-03-2006, 08:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
SiriusHog Resident Razorback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 83 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	headlight problem i have an '03 Pilot EXL. the passenger side head light has condensation and sometimes has water actually standing in the bottom of it... my honda dealer said it isnt a warranty.. any ideas? car has 50,000 miles.

08-03-2006, 08:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,970 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Your warranty should cover that I would think, if it hasn't expired yet. Try a different $tealer and get a second opinion on that. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

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08-03-2006, 09:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rapid Rob Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 249 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yea, I got an idea. Fix it. Remove bumper (easy), remove h/light. Take the bulb out & rig the hole to pressurize the inside w/compressed air. Make sure that the air going in can get out so you don't damage it w/too much pressure. Spray soapy water all around the outside, paying close attention to the seams. The leak should be visible. Silly cone is junk, I don't use it. Use a professional body seam sealer. Maybe NAPA has it? Make sure the bonding area is scraped clean & dry. Maybe use some #80 grit. Or buy a new one... __________________ For those that fight for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know. PLEASE READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL

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08-03-2006, 08:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
SiriusHog Resident Razorback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 83 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i checked with 2 local dealers, both said the same thing.. and they want 230 freaking dollars for the part...

08-03-2006, 08:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
SiriusHog Resident Razorback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 83 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	whats funny is that its been outrageously hot here the last month or so, and it hasnt rained a drop.. and the thing wont dry out.. it just stays wet..

08-03-2006, 08:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
SiriusHog Resident Razorback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 83 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	by the way, greetings from arkansas.. this website is great..

08-03-2006, 09:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
SiriusHog Resident Razorback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 83 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you have to remove the bumper??

08-04-2006, 12:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mystique Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: near my parents.... Posts: 49 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If you don't mind a used one, you can get one at ebay for $35.00. Here's the link: http://search.ebay.com/search/search...e=search&fgtp=

08-04-2006, 01:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
SiriusHog Resident Razorback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 83 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	does anyone have a link to something that tells you the steps to taking off the bumper? i know i need to take it off to replace the headlight..

08-04-2006, 02:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
SiriusHog Resident Razorback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 83 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks

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