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Old 04-02-2011, 03:02 AM
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So, my 96zj was hit and damaged, kids insurance paid.. but now, the replacement running light gathers moisture inside.. its a new part. and in fact the second one, because i noticed this before i took delivery of my jeep after the body shop replaced the parts and fixed my jeep. is there anyway to fix this?? or do i keep going back to the body shop for new lights until i get one that does not collect moisture inside. please note, none of my lights had this issue in the past, and the rest of the lights still do not.

any suggestions are welcome.
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id keep going back untill i get it right it was not that way b4 the accident
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I'll bet the repair shop is using aftermarket parts. Tell them you want OEM lights. They may argue the point but if the after market parts are not correct you have the right to insist on OEM.
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Good news, the body shop fixed the issue.. All is well that ends well. Thanks for the help guys!
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Come on !!! Tell us how it was fixed so the next time this issue comes up we'll know the solution.
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The guys at the shop checked all the seals, first visually, then with compressed air. They found a leak near the corner of the lens. Sealed it upnwith some silicone sealant. And it was done.
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