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Hi, I've just noticed some condensation inside the P/S headlight. I did give the car a quick clean yesterday with a pressure washer but by no means was I holding it an inch away from the headlight seals. Reading some other posts said cracking them open wasn't the best idea? Should I get a professional in to do it? Best to do both at the same time?

 

I'm decent at car DIY. I reckon I could sort if given some trusted advice.

 

Thanks!

 

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With Alex on this, take headlight out and remove the rear main cover and dry the headlight out in an airing cupboard. Get a new cover with O ring while you're at it and check the drainage tube isn't blocked while you're at it, jobs a goodun

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5 hours ago, ZMANALEX said:

Before you crack them open, check that the large O ring is in place on the rear of the headlight as well as the arch liner.

 

Both front arch protectors are brand new as I replaced them roughly 6 months ago. Will check the O-ring 👍

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On 29/01/2023 at 20:46, Olly350z said:

With Alex on this, take headlight out and remove the rear main cover and dry the headlight out in an airing cupboard. Get a new cover with O ring while you're at it and check the drainage tube isn't blocked while you're at it, jobs a goodun

 

What part do I need exactly? Looking on amayama, I can see two different part numbers for the cover with O-ring. Link here. Also, do you think it's worth replacing the O-ring underneath the headlight? You'll see what I mean on the link

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Personally, I'd be replacing the rear cover, number 26800N and then the seal around the lower ballest cover, number 26033M. These would be the cheapest fixes. 

 

Specifically 26800N is the main offender for letting moisture into the headlight

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Thanks lads, appreciate it! Last question, for 26800N there are two available options, 26029-AQ000 and 26029-CF40A. Either of you wouldn't happen to know what one I'd need for my Rev Up manufactured in 2006?

 

Saying that, maybe I should see if there's a part number for the cover on my car right now. I can cross verify it

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3 hours ago, Olly350z said:

I don't unfortunately, that's where my knowledge ends. All I can tell you with certainty is that if you have a 2006 revup, and from the photo you posted you definitely have facelift headlights

 

No worries, thanks for the help. @ZMANALEX any idea which one I need?

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For future reference:

350z DE Non-RevUp lights

cover - 26029-AQ000 - https://www.torqen.uk/nissan/350z/body-styling/lights/21069-350z-de-nissan-oem-head-light-bulb-cover-26029-aq000.html 
seal - 26033-CD010 - https://www.torqen.uk/nissan/350z/body-styling/lights/10400-350z-nissan-oem-xenon-hid-ballast-o-ring-gasket-seal-26033-cd010.html

350z DE RevUp / HR lights

 

cover - 26029-CF40A   - https://www.torqen.uk/nissan/350z/body-styling/lights/77125-350z-z33-nissan-oem-cover-headlamp-05-08-26029-cf40a.html
seal - 26033-CD010 - https://www.torqen.uk/nissan/350z/body-styling/lights/10400-350z-nissan-oem-xenon-hid-ballast-o-ring-gasket-seal-26033-cd010.html

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What we normally recommend on all the headlights with condensation, OEM, DEPO, Spyder, Anzo etc:
 

1. replace the ballast O rings / seals with brand new seals
2. ensure you have wheel arch liners and undertray fitted

3. remove the light off the car, slowly dry the inside using a hair dryer
4. add a small silica gel bag inside the headlight, tucked away from any bulbs and secured into place.
5. re-install the lights
 

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On 03/02/2023 at 11:42, Adrian@TORQEN said:

For future reference:

350z DE Non-RevUp lights

cover - 26029-AQ000 - https://www.torqen.uk/nissan/350z/body-styling/lights/21069-350z-de-nissan-oem-head-light-bulb-cover-26029-aq000.html 
seal - 26033-CD010 - https://www.torqen.uk/nissan/350z/body-styling/lights/10400-350z-nissan-oem-xenon-hid-ballast-o-ring-gasket-seal-26033-cd010.html

350z DE RevUp / HR lights

 

cover - 26029-CF40A   - https://www.torqen.uk/nissan/350z/body-styling/lights/77125-350z-z33-nissan-oem-cover-headlamp-05-08-26029-cf40a.html
seal - 26033-CD010 - https://www.torqen.uk/nissan/350z/body-styling/lights/10400-350z-nissan-oem-xenon-hid-ballast-o-ring-gasket-seal-26033-cd010.html

image.jpeg.c8581798bb91e2d732b58368472e1442.jpeg

 

What we normally recommend on all the headlights with condensation, OEM, DEPO, Spyder, Anzo etc:
 

1. replace the ballast O rings / seals with brand new seals
2. ensure you have wheel arch liners and undertray fitted

3. remove the light off the car, slowly dry the inside using a hair dryer
4. add a small silica gel bag inside the headlight, tucked away from any bulbs and secured into place.
5. re-install the lights
 

 

Thanks for the information. I ordered the correct parts then. Near 2 month wait on the covers though, hopefully it arrives sooner.

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Have you checked the small drainage tub on the headlight normally located on the bottom? Will be a small rubber tube about an inch long with a 90 degree bend, designed to let the headlight breath. I wonder if that's blocked

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4 hours ago, Olly350z said:

Have you checked the small drainage tub on the headlight normally located on the bottom? Will be a small rubber tube about an inch long with a 90 degree bend, designed to let the headlight breath. I wonder if that's blocked

 

I'll have a look. Cheers

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