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Old 07-05-07, 05:42 PM
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I just ordered a new light from my accident (Driver side headlight assembly).

After installing, I washed the car to find the headlight allows water to get inside.

What's the best way to get everything apart to get the water cleaned off of the lens?
Old 07-05-07, 05:50 PM
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This topic has been covered to death. Here is your start, then Search. http://www.intellexual.net/faq.html#045
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if you just bought it I would return it as "defective/damaged" maybe get a new one. My new ones dont leak. or just fix it...
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Originally Posted by habitat
This topic has been covered to death. Here is your start, then Search. http://www.intellexual.net/faq.html#045

Close...more like this though
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=183023

And I would try to take them back...assuming you didn't do anything out of the ordinary with them...
Old 07-05-07, 06:25 PM
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I can't afford a new one.

They're nearly $400 from the dealer.
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Originally Posted by udstuengt
I can't afford a new one.

They're nearly $400 from the dealer.
ummmm don't get them from that dealer....there are a few folks on here who have gotten new headlights for way less than that.
Old 07-05-07, 06:30 PM
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http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...99&catalogid=2

$232 from Pembroke Pines Lexus
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I did what OLT did. Hopefully the light is sealed well enough! It should be though.

$232 isn't bad. I ended up paying $170 or so for the used one. However, I had my brother bid on it for me and he went over my limit of $130 by a long shot. He gave me the difference. I contacted the lady I purchased the light from and told her I'm requesting a partial refund of the purchase price. In the auction, she claimed that the light works and operates "perfectly" and has no flaws. I guess she never washed her car and had the light become filled with condensation.

People these days.
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oh. you first said new light. pretty much all of the lights on ebay leak.
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Originally Posted by 88supramki

That is supposed to be top secret.

As far as the headlight goes just follow the directions on the previous links provided. Make sure you get some extra silicon to seal off the areas where there is less sealant.
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my bad...i grabbed up that link when i saw it in a previous post
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I'm going to buy new lights next summer, provided this one doesn't leak.
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I just washed the car.

No leak!
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Default Headlamps

Where do you intend to buy your new headlamps? I need 2 for my 95 ES now, but don't want to pay a dealer $400 for them. Also, will my mechanic be able to install them easily with no leaks, etc. I know, dumb question. He's VERY good and unless there's something wierd about these should have no problem, right?
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