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Lloydness
06-06-2003, 01:45 PM
My driver's side reverse light (circular in the bumper) is collecting a lot of condensation. Curious if this ever happened to anyone and what can I do to fix it? I have a '00 Gt.
99GrandAMSE
06-06-2003, 01:53 PM
Very common!!! The water enters the lens around the bulb seal ... if your car is still under warranty then it will be covered and if you don't have any warranty left, you can remove the lens yourself really easily and buy a new one cheaply :)
Lloydness
06-06-2003, 01:55 PM
I don't suppose cheap means like $5? Any suggestions as to where I can pick one up?
99GrandAMSE
06-06-2003, 02:05 PM
Originally posted by Lloydness
I don't suppose cheap means like $5? Any suggestions as to where I can pick one up?

Well, probably a little more than $5 but not much more ... maybe like $20 but I am relying on my memory for this but I remember someone mentioning they cost about $20-$25 CDN :)
Lloydness
06-06-2003, 02:06 PM
Right, so that's like, what, $7 or $8 USD? Just kidding. Auto parts store maybe?
Lloydness
06-06-2003, 02:11 PM
Wait, I did find a place I can order one. Is it oval though? Anyway, here is a link that anyone might want to look at for OEM replacement parts for their GA's. It's not bad!

AutoBodyPartsOnline.com (http://www.autobodypartsonline.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_main.html?catid=57)
99GrandAMSE
06-06-2003, 02:12 PM
Originally posted by Lloydness
Right, so that's like, what, $7 or $8 USD? Just kidding. Auto parts store maybe?

HAHAHA ... not lately bud as our dollar is coming up ... soon, our dollar will be worth more than yours!! :lol: (yeah, right) ... anyway, I am not sure if a 'Auto Parts Store' would have thhis or not but I would guess, no ... call a local GM Parts Department and see what they say ... I would suspect you will be very surprised :)
99GrandAMSE
06-06-2003, 02:14 PM
Originally posted by Lloydness
Wait, I did find a place I can order one. Is it oval though? Anyway, here is a link that anyone might want to look at for OEM replacement parts for their GA's. It's not bad!

AutoBodyPartsOnline.com (http://www.autobodypartsonline.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_main.html?catid=57)

That's it!!! :)
sunrunner_pei
06-06-2003, 02:20 PM
http://www.autobodypartsonline.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_prod.html?p_prodid=27692&p_catid=2017&sid=77CBJv0lqEyb1eZ-24103228051.ef
99GrandAMSE
06-06-2003, 02:21 PM
Originally posted by sunrunner_pei
http://www.autobodypartsonline.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_prod.html?p_prodid=27692&p_catid=2017&sid=77CBJv0lqEyb1eZ-24103228051.ef

... I think we already established this was it :shake: :lol: ... now SHOOOOOOOO
klc317
06-06-2003, 04:39 PM
Very common...I've been through 5 of them under warranty so far...
Pte Socks
06-10-2003, 12:24 AM
hey kelly.. wehre in canada did you find the replacement bulbs? at teh local Crappy Tire?
Lloydness
06-10-2003, 07:54 AM
So did I tell you how much the dealer was going to charge me for that light? $35 I said, thanks, see ya! I bought it online for $14 + shipping. I tell ya, they know how to give it to you!

Oh yeah, this is where I got it from, they had cheaper shipping than AutoBodyPartsOnline.com

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=213768
Gimli
06-10-2003, 08:37 AM
...or you can take the bulb out, dry off the inside of the lens and then put vaseline around the bulb gasket to keep it sealed.

Works for pool water pump seals :D
sunrunner_pei
06-10-2003, 08:57 AM
Originally posted by Gimli
...or you can take the bulb out, dry off the inside of the lens and then put vaseline around the bulb gasket to keep it sealed.

Works for pool water pump seals :D

Problem is once the lense has water in it for any length of time, the reflective surface begins to look like shit, no matter how much you try to rinse/clean it. But I agree, using some vaseline to seal the new housing is a very good idea!