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Offline mossy1969

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Front fog lamps
« 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
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Offline bacillus

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Re: Front fog lamps
« Reply #1 on: 07 July 2012, 14:05 »
Try removing the fog lamps, drain them and then use a hair dryer to fully dry them out.
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Offline mossy1969

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Re: Front fog lamps
« Reply #2 on: 07 July 2012, 15:12 »
how easy are they to take out
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Offline Jimble

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Re: Front fog lamps
« Reply #3 on: 07 July 2012, 19:27 »
Dead easy! you just need the right tools. :wink:

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=130
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Offline mossy1969

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Re: Front fog lamps
« Reply #4 on: 07 July 2012, 22:17 »
nice one thanks a lot will have a go tomorrow ,,,,
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Offline dubber36

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Re: Front fog lamps
« Reply #5 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.
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Offline mossy1969

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Re: Front fog lamps
« Reply #6 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
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