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Thomasbus24
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USA
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 Posted - 07/11/2008 : 10:03:46 AM
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Anybody having issues with intrusion of dirt and water on these things? At 227,000 miles It's getting in along the lower edge of the unit with moisture showing over the headlight, turn signal and maker portions.
If so...any luck with getting it fixed? This unit is out of warranty of course. |
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ModMech
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 07/11/2008 : 12:31:32 PM
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There is a TSI letter on this.
With age, the sealed nature of the headlamps goes away. This happens with actual bulbs too, but then the lamp burns out and you install a new one :(
Basically moisture gets trapped in the housing, so you drill a small hole, allow the moisture to evaporate, then install a "Gore-Tex patch" over the hole. From what I have seen, it works VERY well. |
If you want customer service, you NEED an International! |
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Thomasbus24
Administrator
USA
4547 Posts |
Posted - 07/12/2008 : 04:43:09 AM
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| Thanks for the info, but on closer examination, I also see that I have dirt in there was well! Any idea how much I can expect to pay for new headlight assemblies? |
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Thomasbus24
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 10/04/2008 : 10:49:13 AM
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Hey ModMech--any chance you could get me a copy of the TSI for this? (I don't have access to ISIS) My fleet manager is feeding me his usual "you are the only one having this problem, it MUST be abuse" nonsense and I want to shut him up and get this taken care of.
s_series_ihc@yahoo.com
Hope you or somebody here can help! |
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ModMech
Top Member
USA
948 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2008 : 11:27:14 AM
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TSI: 070804 - Headlamp moisture and dirt infiltration.
Moisture collection inside a composite headlight is normal and can be dissipated by operating the lights for approximately 15 minutes. However, in certain environmental conditions, the composite headlights can collect an excessive amount of moisture inside the lens which cannot be dissipated by regular use. To prevent this, install Gore-Tex® patches at the three venting locations by following these instructions.
Parts: 2593399C91 |
If you want customer service, you NEED an International! |
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Rich
Top Member
United States
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Posted - 10/04/2008 : 2:21:59 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by ModMech
TSI: 070804 - Headlamp moisture and dirt infiltration.
Moisture collection inside a composite headlight is normal and can be dissipated by operating the lights for approximately 15 minutes. However, in certain environmental conditions, the composite headlights can collect an excessive amount of moisture inside the lens which cannot be dissipated by regular use. To prevent this, install Gore-Tex® patches at the three venting locations by following these instructions.
Parts: 2593399C91
Gore-Tex, eh?
Seinfeld fans will appreciate that. |
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Spencer
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United States
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Thomasbus24
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 10/16/2008 : 1:42:01 PM
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| Thanks mod...it worked...well at least the part about shutting him up! I got my super duper vent tube and gortex kit today along with the full TSI...a good job for a friday! Looking forward to this one. |
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IC CE Headlight Assemblies
