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hope4anarchy99


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06 ss headlight foggy/wet
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just got a 06 ss and the driver side headlight is foggy/wet inside it what i need to do to fix it



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check the rubber boots behind the bulbs, if they are good, then replacement of the headlight is needed.

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hope4anarchy99


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the rubber seal around the headlight cover correct?
it tricky to remove the headlight gizmo? and if the rubber seal bad i can just get that replaced and all good but would i have to dry the interrior out? i can take pic of it if u like

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He means the rubber O-ring around the head light bulbs themselves. If they don't fit properly, they allow water and moisture in.

I have had good luck with removing the head lamp assembly, drilling a couple small holes [1/8" or smaller] in the bottom of the assembly as a drain. Drying the inside with a heat gun or a blow gun, then applying clear aquaruim sealer to all the seams of the assembly.

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hope4anarchy99


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thanks guys.. i think i had same issue with my 07 as i do with this used 06 i got.. but u guys seem to agree simple fix thanks

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someone told me who was at house today that it should be covered under warrenty to get the whole headlight display replaced.. but if bought used is dealership responsibile ?.. i did buy extended warrenty as well on top of the 90 days from dealership

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Headlight assemblies are not covered by any Aftermarket Warranty that I know of. Best you can do is call the dealer and see.

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On my Malibu they replaced both headlights for this issue under the GM Factory 3/36 warranty. Like Dave said, your best bet is to call the dealer and see what they'll do, if anything.

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yeah, under the original 3/36, they have to have a certain amount of condensation in the lens before they replace it. Under an aftermarket warranty, I doubt it would be covered, but cant hurt to make a call. Worse they can say is "no"

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true lol.. i swear my 07 had same issue but never like this one this one doesnt even dry out.. i knew i shoulda asked when dealing with the dealrship.. i just thought i had same issue before o my 07 no biggy it will clear up but nope not this time..u thinking best bet when they say no that i order one online cheaper than order thru dealrship i saw the post someone had from youtube on a 05 but sure its same bracket on 06/07.. someone did mention i could maybe replace the seal thou?

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instead of whole headlight thingy

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dont know what video you saw, but the 05 headlights are vastly different than the 06/07

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I've seen people take the headlights out, put them in the oven and heat them up, then separate the lens from the housing, reseal them then re-bake them so they seal back up.

The only fear on that is if you make a mistake, those headlights are not cheap to replace I don't believe. I could be wrong, but I don't think you can get cheap aftermarket ones yet.

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wow oven roasted headlight yummy
i know the headlights are indeed different but im guessing same design on how its attached

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hope4anarchy99 wrote:

wow oven roasted headlight yummy
i know the headlights are indeed different but im guessing same design on how its attached

 

depends on how close the core supports are between the years, never looked at them side by side



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