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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 05:04 PM
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Noticed that my passing lamps are hazy on the inside any ideas on how someone would go about to clean them?

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Hazy on the inside usually means some form of condensation. I would take it back to the dealer for a new set.
 
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Never seen any condensation inside - got it on both
 
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Are they the Daymaker Aux Lights by chance?? I ask for my original set did that and dealer replaced them under warranty!!
 
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1.) Remove the Bulb from the Housing.
2.) Rince the empty Housing with Rubbing Alchohol.
3.) Allow Housing to dry completely.
4.) Reassemble Bulb and Housing.
5.) Repeat as necessary . . . I do it about once every year or two.
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Are they the Daymaker Aux Lights by chance?? I ask for my original set did that and dealer replaced them under warranty!!
Nope - standard halogen may try that if I can't clean them
 
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Originally Posted by Bluehighways
1.) Remove the Bulb from the Housing.
2.) Rince the empty Housing with Rubbing Alchohol.
3.) Allow Housing to dry completely.
4.) Reassemble Bulb and Housing.
5.) Repeat as necessary . . . I do it about once every year or two.
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Awesome will try that - thanks!
 
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Old Aug 20, 2015 | 08:33 PM
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Those and head light needs cleaning often since they are not sealed it's simple as mentioned above and gets easier after 1st time.
 
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Fantastic advise - thanks for the responses will try this week end
 
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Yes the cleaning idea works great.

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