How to Repair Water Ingress in Car Headlights?

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VanBradley
07/28/25 4:57pm
Poor sealing leads to water ingress and fogging. As for the left headlight not working, you can check the bulb and fuse circuit issues. Unplug the non-working bulb, turn on the headlights, and use a test light pen to check if there is power in the bulb socket. If there is no power, inspect the fuse circuit. If there is power, simply replace the bulb.
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