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Is there a fix for headlight crystals yet?

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Old 02-09-2001, 11:43 AM
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Default Is there a fix for headlight crystals yet?

I looked at my headlights for the first time with the lights on and noticed that both have crystals. They are only visible when the lights are on so it not that big a deal. I was thinking that because I didn't get xenons I might be able to pop the bulb out and clean them off. Has anyone tried this?
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Old 02-09-2001, 12:08 PM
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Default Only "fix" I know of is to have dealer replace the entire headlamp units. Or.....

I have a small amount of the "crystals" myself, it's really just fine dust. I'm going to try to clean them out myself this summer, going to try to come in from the high beam bulb socket with a rag on a semi-flexible rod (<--- actually bicycle brake housing). I had to do this with my Isuzu headlamps once when a bulb exploded, it worked then.
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Default Didn't know if you had given it a shot yet...

Thanks, I may try this weekend if the weather is nice and let everyone know how it goes. I think I should be able to rig something up
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Actually, I meant this spring when is get's warmer. Hope it works, keep us posted.
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Default head light crystals

will the dealer replace them for free if they have the crystals in them if the car is still under warranty??

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yes they definitely will
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Hardly seems worth having the front end torn off
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Default Re: Actually, I meant this spring when is get's warmer. :) Hope it works, keep us posted.

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