T&C headlite fogging ?

Have an '03 T&C and to varying degrees depending on the weather, the
inside of the headlight/turnsignal module collects water on the inside.
Sometimes completely covered, other times just a small amount.
Dealer says this is 'normal'. Not that I don't trust the dealer
of course.....BUT.....any others with this situation and is it
really common ?
Thanks !
Zork

 

Define "collects water". If it is a finely-atomized mist of water that
goes away within a minute or so of turning on the headlamp, then yes, it's
fairly normal. If it is enough water that actual visible drops form or
there's any standing water in the bottom of the lamp, then no, it's not
normal. As usual, Chrysler cheaped-out on the North American market
headlamps for these vans. Sometimes you can improve the headlamp's
breathing enough to alleviate the situation by removing the bulb, removing
its rubber O-ring and reinstalling the bulb without the O-ring. This can
compensate for inadequate original venting provisions. However, if the
bulb does not fit securely in its holder without the O-ring (bulb can be
wiggled around -- test this after installing the bulb retainer ring) then
you can't use this fix on your lamp.

The rest-of-world Chrysler minivans get much, much nicer ZKW-made
headlamps with twin H7 bulbs.

-Stern

 

Hey Dan, is there any way that a resident of North America can obtain
this kind of replacement headlight assembly for retro-fitting purposes??


God Bless,
Dan'L

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Well, here's a new Driver's side one on Ebay in Germany...you'd have to
work out with the seller if he'll ship to you.

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=28643&item=7904562067&rd=1

 

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=28643&item=7904562067&rd=1

Sure Dan; tease us like that!

Why don't you find a nice source for us to supply reasonably priced European
headlights and tail lights? OK, I know, you've tried. There must be some way
to crack this nut.

Richard.

 

'cause they cost more than $39.50/ea.

 

Wouldn't better headlights be worth more than $39.50?

Lisa

 

Yes, of course. I was reacting sardonically to the unmeetable requirement
that they be "reasonably priced". There's a reason the rest-of-world
headlamps and taillamps cost more to buy: They cost more to make.

 

Fair comment Dan. But I was not demanding that they cost only $39.50, but
that we could tap into a wholesale source that would deduct the VAT and
charge reasonable shipping. Sounds like something you should be able to tap
into. I assume you have assumed the market is too limited to make this a
viable business for you.

Richard.