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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 04:41 AM
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how did a raccoon hit your headlight? lol the thing try jumping over your truck. i vote for leaking lens also, my drivers side has condensation on the inside and i just plan on upgrading to clear headlights.
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=n8sgHLj...?v=n8sgHLjWsPg
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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Thanks a ton guys. I will try to silicone it or junkyard. Now to see if Autozone will replace the "defective" light...
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by f150cam
how did a raccoon hit your headlight? lol the thing try jumping over your truck. i vote for leaking lens also, my drivers side has condensation on the inside and i just plan on upgrading to clear headlights.
Those raccoons are darn sneaky, I never saw one I could trust 100 percent!

When you replaced to bulb, did you touch the glass area? Oils from you hand can cause it to break. But, most likely your problem is caused by moisture.
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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I crawled up a Dirt pile with my truck once and the water that was in the headlight worked its way to the headlight and. POP POP there goes my headlights
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 11:00 PM
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Can't ya also re seal it with a heat gun? I've heard of this but wasn't sure
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