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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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I know people have been having a problem with headlight fogging, but does anyone here have actual water beads in their lights? It rained here last night, and thats when it started happening. The lights almost look like they are wet on the outside. Any suggestions or reasons as to why this is happening? I've never opened my headlights, so I don't know what could be causing this. Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:41 PM
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Of course you checked the service bulletins right?
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 01:56 PM
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Of course you checked the service bulletins right?

Yea i thought there was a TSB out for major condensation in the lights and dealers were replacing them? Right or wrong?
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Old Nov 22, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bmxox
Yea i thought there was a TSB out for major condensation in the lights and dealers were replacing them? Right or wrong?
This service bulletin may be applicable:

Service Bulletin Num : 03074
Date of Bulletin: JUL 29, 2003

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Component: BODY: HEAD LAMPS
Summary: HEADLAMP FOGGING

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Old Dec 4, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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Is there a certain mileage that the TSB must be claimed by? I also have a gold plus warranty (10 years or 100,000 miles). Anyone know if that would cover the lights? My HID stopped working today after some rain.
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 03:13 AM
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yea i had the same problem too just happen to me, i dont know what the fawk it is but im trying to buy some new lights? did u fix the problem
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:21 AM
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If the lens is fogged up, or has visible moisture, that is considered normal according to Nissan, and will not be replaced at no charge under warranty.
If the lens has obvious drops of water, or any puddling of water on the lens, it will be replaced free of charge. I have had both of mine replaced by my dealer at no charge, which I was told the cost for one is $850.
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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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Interesting. Have you read the applicable service bulletin concerning headlight fogging?
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Old Jan 1, 2006 | 06:40 PM
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i am rolling to the dealership 2morrow morning yesssssss...
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