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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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Default Headlight is fogged. Replace it? If so, from where?

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First things first, I own a mineral grey metallic Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (3.7L V6, Automatic Transmission) . Anyways, I noticed just yesterday that my driver side headlight appears opaque (i believe this is referred to as a foggy headlight). With a closer inspection of the assembly I noticed a tiny fracture running vertically from the base. Could this have allowed moisture to enter the assembly? Can I restore the light somehow to eliminate the fog or do I have to buy a new one? Assuming that replacement is my only option, I've done some looking around online for companies that sell lights, narrowing it down to two sites I liked. Having been scammed in the past online, though, I'd just like to be sure that either site is legitimate.. In the past I would simply go to my Jeep dealer for necessary parts, but these days I'm always looking for cheaper alternatives. Has anyone ever dealt with
http://www.go-part.com/0810-jeep-gra...src=googlebase
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http://www.autolightcenter.com/jeep/...s.html#NDEwMzc
and can verify their legitimacy? Thanks in advance.
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 01:31 PM
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they sell kits to restore foggy headlights and they're pretty cheap so id try one of those before replacing it

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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 01:32 PM
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yea you could try a cleaning kit or just replace it. the cleaning kits cost like 20-30 bucks.
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Slugger
yea you could try a cleaning kit or just replace it. the cleaning kits cost like 20-30 bucks.
I used one from harbor freight and it works, they only cost a few dollars, and I used on a typical ford headlight(they always fog up)
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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50 bucks at the auto parts store, less on ebay.

You will blow at least 50 bucks in bulbs this winter with a cracked assembly letting moisture in etc.
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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Get one of those kits and a tube of clear silicone. Clean the lens like the directions say, and then run a bead of caulk over the crack and take all the excess off with your finger and you should be good to go. Its cheaper to try that than buy a new hl assy.
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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Don't need the kit. Go to the auto store or walmart or home depot and buy a tube of Flitz rubbing compound. That will make the light look new again.
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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if there is a crack replace it. is there wrecking yard around where ever your from? there like 30 buck from them usually and then ur good to go
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 07:42 AM
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theres a good write up in the wj write up sectio it works well i did it

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f52/po...adlights-2726/
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Old Nov 24, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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Check ebay for completely new assemblies. The headlight assemblies for my 95 are only 70 bucks brand new, I'm yours would be different depending on the year. www.rockauto.com may have them as well.

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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 02:03 AM
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If its still in good condition and just need to be cleaned then just get a fog light cleaning kit... But if you want some new fog lights then its time to compare prices from different jeep parts stores online...
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