How to Quickly Fix Headlight Moisture and Condensation Problems
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Date: 2025-11-01
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alphagunner8646
Hey Chris fix i have a 2005 jeep grand cherokee my abs and traction control lights keep comming on and off and ive read the code its my wheel speed sensor and I havent replaced it but its on an off should I replace the sensor to play it safe or what do you think I shpuld do And I also have a broken disptick that went 8 inchs into the dipstick tube i was told I had to remove the rack and pinon the front dif and front axle do you think you can give me a simpler idea its the 5. 7l hemi maybe youd be able yo give me some tips
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Hey Chris fix i have a 2005 jeep grand cherokee my abs and traction control lights keep comming on and off and ive read the code its my wheel speed sensor and I havent replaced it but its on an off should I replace the sensor to play it safe or what do you think I shpuld do And I also have a broken disptick that went 8 inchs into the dipstick tube i was told I had to remove the rack and pinon the front dif and front axle do you think you can give me a simpler idea its the 5. 7l hemi maybe youd be able yo give me some tips
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CLOUDYsoup53
Trying to fix a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan that's been sitting for about 6 years without being started, and I'm relying on your How to start a car that's been sitting for years video and I'm really hoping that the oil isn't sludge and that the engine isn't wrecked from it. I have a 2003 Dodge Caravan that's been driven regularly and that one works just fine so I'm trying to fix the 2001 one and get it running again. The engine doesn't even crank when you try to start it.
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Trying to fix a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan that's been sitting for about 6 years without being started, and I'm relying on your How to start a car that's been sitting for years video and I'm really hoping that the oil isn't sludge and that the engine isn't wrecked from it. I have a 2003 Dodge Caravan that's been driven regularly and that one works just fine so I'm trying to fix the 2001 one and get it running again. The engine doesn't even crank when you try to start it.
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Oatmealism
I could give you an even quicker fix without needing anything other than a screwdriver, that rubber cover you removed to get to the bulb, remove them and dont put them back, that'll clear up the headlight and not permenantly damage them, its a known problem on the Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion that the headlights build up water for some reason and the fix is literally just remove that rubber cover. Source: I own a 07 Fusion and did this exact thing to fix it.
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I could give you an even quicker fix without needing anything other than a screwdriver, that rubber cover you removed to get to the bulb, remove them and dont put them back, that'll clear up the headlight and not permenantly damage them, its a known problem on the Mercury Milan and Ford Fusion that the headlights build up water for some reason and the fix is literally just remove that rubber cover. Source: I own a 07 Fusion and did this exact thing to fix it.
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kensartana
Water will still get in it if once it has been getting inside and the lights will still get foddy though!
That's a trick to only pass the check!
Lights should be sealed!
If they are not, it's best to get to do that!
Otherwise you would need to be driving with headlights on often or you would need to be using a heat gun or so to take out that water stuck on the inside of the glass if it irritates you as it does if that's on my car!
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Water will still get in it if once it has been getting inside and the lights will still get foddy though!
That's a trick to only pass the check!
Lights should be sealed!
If they are not, it's best to get to do that!
Otherwise you would need to be driving with headlights on often or you would need to be using a heat gun or so to take out that water stuck on the inside of the glass if it irritates you as it does if that's on my car!
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chrisfix
This is a quick fix with minimal tools since my parents needed to get the car back on the road with working headlights an hour later.
At the end of the day the best repair is to remove the headlight and find why the vents are not working and where the water is coming in from but I have had hit-or-miss success with trying to reseal headlights after this much of a leak, yet the small hole method has given me 100% success every time haha.
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This is a quick fix with minimal tools since my parents needed to get the car back on the road with working headlights an hour later.
At the end of the day the best repair is to remove the headlight and find why the vents are not working and where the water is coming in from but I have had hit-or-miss success with trying to reseal headlights after this much of a leak, yet the small hole method has given me 100% success every time haha.
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TRINInDC925
I know from experience how it feels when you no longer live close to your family and be able to help with vehicle repairs/maintenance you once had the opportunity to do.
Quick fix that you know will ensure the water won't be an issue like it could be if sealing the headlight. That would not feel good if it did and your parents not being close by. Again I know from experience.
Great info and video as always.
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I know from experience how it feels when you no longer live close to your family and be able to help with vehicle repairs/maintenance you once had the opportunity to do.
Quick fix that you know will ensure the water won't be an issue like it could be if sealing the headlight. That would not feel good if it did and your parents not being close by. Again I know from experience.
Great info and video as always.
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maikeru01
its not normal that the headlight fills with water, obviously there is a part of the headlight that is open that is letting in water. if its a cheap beater car sure you can do this, but if you care about your car, open the hood and look around the top of the headlight to find where the water is getting in. you can probably fix it with a few drops of silicone.
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its not normal that the headlight fills with water, obviously there is a part of the headlight that is open that is letting in water. if its a cheap beater car sure you can do this, but if you care about your car, open the hood and look around the top of the headlight to find where the water is getting in. you can probably fix it with a few drops of silicone.
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srdjanmatic7099
Hey Chris would you be maybe able to do some video about how to fix the windshield from bad wipers damage, if there is fix for that I just bought car for myself and unfortunately last owner didn’t change bad windshield wipers and they damaged the glass with those lines, at the side is not even see throughnew windshield is hella expensive
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Hey Chris would you be maybe able to do some video about how to fix the windshield from bad wipers damage, if there is fix for that I just bought car for myself and unfortunately last owner didn’t change bad windshield wipers and they damaged the glass with those lines, at the side is not even see throughnew windshield is hella expensive
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TheWhale45
Don't do this. It will just keep getting water in it. Pull the H/L out of the car. Go get some expensive waterproof silicone caulk. Clean the meeting seam between the lens and the body. Then caulk it with the silicone. Let it set till it's dry usually overnight. Also Pull the Bulbs so all the water evaporates out. Use a Blow Dryer as needed.
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Don't do this. It will just keep getting water in it. Pull the H/L out of the car. Go get some expensive waterproof silicone caulk. Clean the meeting seam between the lens and the body. Then caulk it with the silicone. Let it set till it's dry usually overnight. Also Pull the Bulbs so all the water evaporates out. Use a Blow Dryer as needed.
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Big_B123
I bought a piece of crap replacement headlight made in China and the same thing happened rainwater penetrated and got inside the unit. I purchased a replacement headlight and before installing it, I sealed the new headlight with RTV sealant before installing it and for the past year have not had any moisture inside of the new headlight unit.
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I bought a piece of crap replacement headlight made in China and the same thing happened rainwater penetrated and got inside the unit. I purchased a replacement headlight and before installing it, I sealed the new headlight with RTV sealant before installing it and for the past year have not had any moisture inside of the new headlight unit.
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thephantom1492
While this is more like a patch than a proper fix, often the proper fix is to replace the lense assembly itself! So this is a good and inexpensive way to have this patched up.
The downside is that it may get dirt inside the lense. But that is way better than burning bulbs all the time for sure.
So yes, it is a good 'fix'.
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While this is more like a patch than a proper fix, often the proper fix is to replace the lense assembly itself! So this is a good and inexpensive way to have this patched up.
The downside is that it may get dirt inside the lense. But that is way better than burning bulbs all the time for sure.
So yes, it is a good 'fix'.
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chuckkolancz4969
Had a vehicle that I tried sealing a few times due to new assemblies costing a lot--2011 Buick regal. Sealing never seemed to fix it. Always kept having to take the headlight assembly out, drain it, dry it, try sealing it. Finally I was sick of it being out of commission so I did this and it made it much better.
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Had a vehicle that I tried sealing a few times due to new assemblies costing a lot--2011 Buick regal. Sealing never seemed to fix it. Always kept having to take the headlight assembly out, drain it, dry it, try sealing it. Finally I was sick of it being out of commission so I did this and it made it much better.
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lakshyalittle162
Hey Chris, there's fogging and water droplets in my headlight but there's no water collecting up in there and nor does my car stay in the open or it rains too much and the water droplets/fogging is also not going away even when the light is being used and is hot. Do u know what could be the reason for this
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Hey Chris, there's fogging and water droplets in my headlight but there's no water collecting up in there and nor does my car stay in the open or it rains too much and the water droplets/fogging is also not going away even when the light is being used and is hot. Do u know what could be the reason for this
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ReptilianLaserbeam
Before doing this it’s worth checking that some headlights have a drainage or an evaporation tube, sometimes they get clogged with dirt, just cleaning them can move the water out. If the lightbulb has not been damaged you turn it on after cleaning the tubes and it will heat up and evaporate the water
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Before doing this it’s worth checking that some headlights have a drainage or an evaporation tube, sometimes they get clogged with dirt, just cleaning them can move the water out. If the lightbulb has not been damaged you turn it on after cleaning the tubes and it will heat up and evaporate the water
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Alanhallow
You did it wrong, you need to put the hole at the top and use a suction to remove the water, other when you refill the blinker fluid, it'll leak.
You can buy thicker fluid that will somewhat works with the whole in the bottom, but its always nice to put the whole at the top.
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You did it wrong, you need to put the hole at the top and use a suction to remove the water, other when you refill the blinker fluid, it'll leak.
You can buy thicker fluid that will somewhat works with the whole in the bottom, but its always nice to put the whole at the top.
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christianw. 8129
chrisfix You are the reason i got into working on cars while not being a mechanic myself. Last month i finally bought my dream car for cheap but in not so great condition. Now i am fixing it up little by little. I can not wait to see new videos from you: ) Thank you!
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chrisfix You are the reason i got into working on cars while not being a mechanic myself. Last month i finally bought my dream car for cheap but in not so great condition. Now i am fixing it up little by little. I can not wait to see new videos from you: ) Thank you!
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Saif09832
i wanted to upgrade my headlight and and removed the old halogen ones and put a new led headlight but I had to cut the rubber case to fit the leds cooling fan then this happened most of the time moisture gets in because of the wear and tear happened to the dust cover
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i wanted to upgrade my headlight and and removed the old halogen ones and put a new led headlight but I had to cut the rubber case to fit the leds cooling fan then this happened most of the time moisture gets in because of the wear and tear happened to the dust cover
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dreameryoung38
Yo Chris I was just saying why this is happening. but it's just on one side because I'm trying to figure out how my headlight on the other side turned up missing. The new one doesn't fog up at all and I got to change my bulb that has burned out
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Yo Chris I was just saying why this is happening. but it's just on one side because I'm trying to figure out how my headlight on the other side turned up missing. The new one doesn't fog up at all and I got to change my bulb that has burned out
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par0l
Took my car to the mechanic with LED headlamps that were getting foggy and they said they put somekind of moisture absorbant baggys inside the back of the housing to suck up the moisture and it worked! I doubt it works for this bad of moisture.
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Took my car to the mechanic with LED headlamps that were getting foggy and they said they put somekind of moisture absorbant baggys inside the back of the housing to suck up the moisture and it worked! I doubt it works for this bad of moisture.
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peachs0217
Do any of y'all know why my bulbs go out about every 6 months or so I have an 06 Kia Sedona and I've check for shorts but found nothing. Just that every 6 months or so my bulbs go out first one then a few days later the other.
Thanks.
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Do any of y'all know why my bulbs go out about every 6 months or so I have an 06 Kia Sedona and I've check for shorts but found nothing. Just that every 6 months or so my bulbs go out first one then a few days later the other.
Thanks.
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