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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 108
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From: fresno ca
A google search indicates that headlights may or may not have internal cooling, if the electrical schematic posted earlier is that of the C8 than the fan posted in the schematic has to pull air from somewhere. This very well may be a design flaw or a production issue which will probably continue until GM fixes it. I doubt GM will want to replace headlights with the same potential issue, your new headlight may leak or pull in moisture just as your spotted light did. As long a GM doesn't have to fix the problem or start replacing headlights they will continue to deny claims and minimize cost. Curious, how many complaints regarding a particular issue does a car company have to experience before they address it? Just my thoughts!!!!!
Racer
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 488
Likes: 206
From: Indy `O=o-
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Wow, pretty old thread brought back to life!
My solution was simple, I put Lamin-X film on my headlights. There are UV blockers in the film as well as I treat the Lamin-X with 303 (has UV blocker as well) regularly.
I don't want to re-lens them a second time even though it's not that difficult to do.
My solution was simple, I put Lamin-X film on my headlights. There are UV blockers in the film as well as I treat the Lamin-X with 303 (has UV blocker as well) regularly.
I don't want to re-lens them a second time even though it's not that difficult to do.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2022
Posts: 750
Likes: 255
From: Florida
A google search indicates that headlights may or may not have internal cooling, if the electrical schematic posted earlier is that of the C8 than the fan posted in the schematic has to pull air from somewhere. This very well may be a design flaw or a production issue which will probably continue until GM fixes it. I doubt GM will want to replace headlights with the same potential issue, your new headlight may leak or pull in moisture just as your spotted light did. As long a GM doesn't have to fix the problem or start replacing headlights they will continue to deny claims and minimize cost. Curious, how many complaints regarding a particular issue does a car company have to experience before they address it? Just my thoughts!!!!!
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2017
Posts: 4,928
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From: Etobicoke (Toronto) Ontario
Well, you can turn that feature off in your individual user options. I did. I don’t know why it’s enabled by default. The topic has come up before, but maybe the administrators might want to poll the forum to get feedback on who uses the feature, and why.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 5,308
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From: San Antonio, TX
Yeah, I know and I have it turned off as well. I agree I wish the default was turned off on everyone's or remove the feature all together. If someone wants a related thread, let them use the "search button". But we all know how well that works. No one ever searches. Or they'll make the "I know there's a ton of tire threads.....but really my question is different than the other 1000". No it wasn't different, LMAO.
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 108
Likes: 28
From: fresno ca
A google search indicates that headlights may or may not have internal cooling, if the electrical schematic posted earlier is that of the C8 than the fan posted in the schematic has to pull air from somewhere. This very well may be a design flaw or a production issue which will probably continue until GM fixes it. I doubt GM will want to replace headlights with the same potential issue, your new headlight may leak or pull in moisture just as your spotted light did. As long a GM doesn't have to fix the problem or start replacing headlights they will continue to deny claims and minimize cost. Curious, how many complaints regarding a particular issue does a car company have to experience before they address it? Just my thoughts!!!!!
Racer
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 488
Likes: 206
From: Indy `O=o-
2020 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,340
Likes: 176
From: Kernersville NC
I've learned over the years that anything plastic, clear or chrome plated, loves wax. Keep a good coat of wax (polish) on them and they will look fine for a long time. The headlights on my 2005 (one owner) look new after 61,000 miles.
