Mud water in Headlights - Land Rovers Only

greekdisco · 11-21-2006, 09:47 AM

so basically i went fourwheeling yesterday and got water in both headlights what should i do ? the waters sitting at the bottom of the high beams.
by the way i got stuck due to having bald goodyear HP's (getting Nittos In a couple weeks )

01001010 · 11-21-2006, 09:50 AM

Do you have an 03/04 Disco? I dont think it would be any different than just unclipping the whole bezel and removing it...unplug the bulb and remove the rubber grommet behind and just let the water drain

rmuller · 11-21-2006, 09:51 AM

pop the headlights out, pull the light bulbs, and drain them.. maybe run some more water through there to get the mud out.. do NOT let it sit for too long as it starts to get way more difficult to get out.

Disco Mike · 11-21-2006, 10:10 AM

XXXX2, I agree and also check the drain tubes, making sure they are open so water will drain out when needed.
Mike

Jharv · 11-21-2006, 12:21 PM

For what it's worth, I drilled a tiny hole in the bottom of my old '01 lights that did the trick- never had an issue again.

greekdisco · 11-21-2006, 01:29 PM

i think both my head lamps are broken because one of the screws on both lights wont come out

Disco Mike · 11-21-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by greekdisco

i think both my head lamps are broken because one of the screws on both lights wont come out

What screws, are you talking about the headlight adjuster screws, they are not supposed to unscrew, just a partial rotation and they slip out of the metal housing.
Mike

01001010 · 11-21-2006, 03:00 PM

Just thought of this as well...if you managed to get water passed the rubber gromet and into the bezel, you were in deep and you were in longer than just a moment...so check that all of your electricals work and if you're going to be visiting water often, start spreadin some dielectric grease on electrical connections under the hood (including plug wires) and you might want to start setting some funds aside for a snorkel.

greekdisco · 11-21-2006, 03:46 PM

water wasnt that deep at all butill check the lights again

p76rangie · 11-21-2006, 05:17 PM

Just get it out as soon as possible. The dirty water will take the reflector surface in the light off very quickly. It may already be too late and you will be up for new lights.

greekdisco · 11-22-2006, 09:37 AM

well that sucks will warranty coverthese since it is an offroading suv

Badger1 · 11-22-2006, 02:16 PM

The headlights just pop out, nothing to unscrew.

Disco Mike · 11-22-2006, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greekdisco

well that sucks will warranty coverthese since it is an offroading suv

It is a 60/40 chance they won't cover the head lights, one maybe but when both happen they will be a little more cautious in replacing them.
Mike

11-21-2006, 09:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
greekdisco Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 58 Gallery: 0	Mud water in Headlights so basically i went fourwheeling yesterday and got water in both headlights what should i do ? the waters sitting at the bottom of the high beams. by the way i got stuck due to having bald goodyear HP's (getting Nittos In a couple weeks )

11-21-2006, 09:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	Do you have an 03/04 Disco? I dont think it would be any different than just unclipping the whole bezel and removing it...unplug the bulb and remove the rubber grommet behind and just let the water drain __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

11-21-2006, 09:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
rmuller Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,464 Gallery: 0	pop the headlights out, pull the light bulbs, and drain them.. maybe run some more water through there to get the mud out.. do NOT let it sit for too long as it starts to get way more difficult to get out. __________________ Ryan :: Off-Road/Accessories Moderator :: Gallery 2001 Discovery II \| 1994 Defender 90 #416

11-21-2006, 03:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
01001010 Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 4,543 Gallery: 15	Just thought of this as well...if you managed to get water passed the rubber gromet and into the bezel, you were in deep and you were in longer than just a moment...so check that all of your electricals work and if you're going to be visiting water often, start spreadin some dielectric grease on electrical connections under the hood (including plug wires) and you might want to start setting some funds aside for a snorkel. __________________ JC... 1996 Discovery SE - The Blue Marlin - gone =( 1965 Series IIa 109 RHD 2.25L Dsl - Wilks 1965 Series IIa 88' LHD 2.25L Petrol - Fionna

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11-21-2006, 10:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,784 Gallery: 0	XXXX2, I agree and also check the drain tubes, making sure they are open so water will drain out when needed. Mike

11-21-2006, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jharv Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 34 Gallery: 0	For what it's worth, I drilled a tiny hole in the bottom of my old '01 lights that did the trick- never had an issue again.

11-21-2006, 01:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
greekdisco Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 58 Gallery: 0	i think both my head lamps are broken because one of the screws on both lights wont come out

11-21-2006, 03:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
greekdisco Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 58 Gallery: 0	water wasnt that deep at all butill check the lights again

11-21-2006, 05:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
p76rangie Ian Matthews Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 2,173 Gallery: 0	Just get it out as soon as possible. The dirty water will take the reflector surface in the light off very quickly. It may already be too late and you will be up for new lights.

11-22-2006, 09:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
greekdisco Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 58 Gallery: 0	well that sucks will warranty coverthese since it is an offroading suv

11-22-2006, 02:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
Badger1 Forward! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Loo-eee-ville, KY Posts: 2,163 Gallery: 1	The headlights just pop out, nothing to unscrew.

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