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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: mossy1969 on 07 July 2012, 13:56

Title: Front fog lamps
Post by: mossy1969 on 07 July 2012, 13:56

hi there whilst washing the car the other day i noticed that both of the front fog lamps were half full of water ,must have been when i was going through large puddles last week , just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and how to sort it ,,,thanks

Title: Re: Front fog lamps
Post by: bacillus on 07 July 2012, 14:05

Try removing the fog lamps, drain them and then use a hair dryer to fully dry them out.

Title: Re: Front fog lamps
Post by: mossy1969 on 07 July 2012, 15:12

how easy are they to take out

Title: Re: Front fog lamps
Post by: Jimble on 07 July 2012, 19:27

Dead easy! you just need the right tools. :wink:

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130

Title: Re: Front fog lamps
Post by: mossy1969 on 07 July 2012, 22:17

nice one thanks a lot will have a go tomorrow ,,,,

Title: Re: Front fog lamps
Post by: dubber36 on 08 July 2012, 10:30

The best way to dry them out is to leave them in the airing cupboard overnight. The hair dryer wont get all the moisture out and it only takes the tiniest amount to make them steam up.

Title: Re: Front fog lamps
Post by: mossy1969 on 08 July 2012, 21:00

sorted them this afternoon,took them out took them apart then dried them out ,,, refitted jobs a gudun ,,,,,,,thanks again