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Moisture in Front Lamp S80

posted by  someone claiming to be KYVOLVO on  Fri Nov 18 14:07 CST 2005 [RELATED]

I have a 01 S80, the Front lamp has a crying problem when it rains..moisture is trapped on the inside of the lamp glass..Anyone knows the proper way to remove the lamp unit or maybe a shadetree fix to seal the lamp unit.. Thanks in Advance for all inputs..I found a replacement online for $300.00, but i still will need the insructions on how to install it..








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Moisture in Front Lamp S80

posted by  Larry P on  Sat Nov 19 02:15 CST 2005
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before you get too involved, there is a volvo "fix" which is on all the new cars. There is a replacement "ventilated" bulb cap which has a special cloth covered opaning which lets the moisture out. Worked for me. You could use 2 per side for the fastest fix response. Changing the whole assy is expensive and requires partially removing the bumper cover to get at it. DO NOT attempt to wipe off the reflector. The surface is very fragile and you will damage it.








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Moisture in Front Lamp S80

posted by  Chris Regensburger on  Tue Nov 22 10:09 CST 2005
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2001 and up came with the gore-tex inserts from the factory. You can tell by the rectangle on the headlamp covers closest to the radiator.








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Moisture in Front Lamp S80

posted by  someone claiming to be KYVOLVO on  Sun Nov 20 06:46 CST 2005 [RELATED]

Thanks Larry P...i will get those new caps ASAP...








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Moisture in Front Lamp S80

posted by  Larry P on  Sun Nov 20 10:07 CST 2005
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KYVOLVO,
You're welcome. I think the fabric used is gore-tex. Semipermeable.
Larry P.







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