Hi all,
Got a bit of an issue with the headlights, it looks like the actual headlight casing is burning? Or maybe I’m mistaken. It’s definitely not condensation as there’s no signs of any water in the unit and it’s definitely not on the outside as I’ve tried treating it several times.
Anyone got this same issue or know why it’s happening/how to fix it .
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Headlight Burning?
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Re: Headlight Burning?
Could it be that someone has fitted higher wattage bulbs that are running hotter?
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Re: Headlight Burning?
Pull the bulb out and check what wattage the bulb is. Should be 55W.Elliott1Smith1 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 28, 2022 9:32 amI suppose it could be possible. Any easy way of checking?
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Re: Headlight Burning?
Bulbs seem to be the right onesCuprabob wrote: ↑Sun Aug 28, 2022 11:38 amPull the bulb out and check what wattage the bulb is. Should be 55W.Elliott1Smith1 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 28, 2022 9:32 amI suppose it could be possible. Any easy way of checking?

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Re: Headlight Burning?
I suppose it was a bit of a long shot. Can't think of what else would cause it.
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Re: Headlight Burning?
Heard that possibly could be something to do with the seal on the headlight unit?