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Old Apr 2, 2021 | 07:56 PM
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Kept getting a foggy driver side headlight after rain or wash. Pulled the 3 plugs from the back- no more fog.

Looked at the passenger side. It has 3 vents - not plugs. See pic.

Started looking on line for vents - discontinued.

I’ve seen a few pics of used headlights on-line. Looks the same - driver side has plugs / passenger side has vents. What gives???



 
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Old Apr 2, 2021 | 09:10 PM
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I don't recall seeing those on my lights. I have damn near everything else off the car right now so I will take a look,
 
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Old Apr 2, 2021 | 10:25 PM
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Very weird. My spare driver's side has plugs too.



 
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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 09:31 AM
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Found the vent tubes on eBay and ordered - https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-GENUINE-L...-/265041879907

 
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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 09:46 AM
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Damm now I have to look at mine
 
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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 02:00 PM
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...adding this to my "check out" list as well...
 
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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 05:05 PM
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Great find! My driver side is foggy as well, but the passenger side is all clear.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2021 | 10:44 PM
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Shoot!!!

Waterspots all over the inside of the lense.

More noticeable after a sand / polish / clear coat of the headlights.

Think I’m going to try taking the lense off.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 06:13 AM
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You could rinse with something that dries clear. Just pour a little in and swish it around the lens. Maybe some kind of light solvent? Not sure, just an idea.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2021 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex_M
You could rinse with something that dries clear. Just pour a little in and swish it around the lens. Maybe some kind of light solvent? Not sure, just an idea.
Tried that w alcohol and I think it made it worse.
 
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