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Old 06-17-2005, 03:31 AM
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Anyone else fail inspection for water in the headlight of your 97-03 Grand Prix or Grand Am? Believe it or not, it was a factory defect with the glueing process, causing water leaks and can even help the lens fall off your car! Most of the time, GM will replace them, but if not they are available around the web at a retail of $75 and up
 
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Old 06-17-2005, 12:24 PM
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odd that you mention that...when i worked as a tech, i did PA state inspections, and on Many occassions i had to fail your type of GP because of headlight covers that were just gone...
 
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Old 06-17-2005, 08:37 PM
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tryin to keep everyone on the up and up with their GPs
 
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Old 06-18-2005, 01:59 PM
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so was this a recall issue?
 
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Old 06-18-2005, 09:00 PM
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so i've heard. ive also heard horror stories about GM attempting to just re-glue them with silicone, or telling people to drive with the lights on for 4 hours.
 
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Old 06-22-2005, 06:02 AM
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I don't have that problem here in California, I guess im lucky
 
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Old 06-23-2005, 05:30 PM
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i dont think that it occurs on EVERY GP, but ive seen quite a few...
 
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Old 06-24-2005, 06:30 AM
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no, i dont think its EVERY GP, its just whatever glue they used in a particular point in manufacturing that does effect 97-03 GPs
 
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Old 06-25-2005, 04:05 PM
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does someone offer an aftermarket solution to this problem?
 
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