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LeonTexas

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After a carwash I noticed the blurred logo. Tried to clear the lens with a cotton swab. Didn’t help much. Anyone else have this issue?

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I did and had it replaced under warranty. That was probably close to 10k miles ago and so far no leaks/condensation/distortion.
 

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Mine did something similar, cleaning did nothing. Ended up ordering a new unit for $49 shipped from GMPartsStore under part# 13540010. Could I have warrantied it? Sure, but just as easy to order it myself and swap out on my own in 5 minutes.
 

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After a carwash I noticed the blurred logo. Tried to clear the lens with a cotton swab. Didn’t help much. Anyone else have this issue?

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Same issue here. Dealership replaced it the first time at 7K, I have 14K on it now and it's done the same thing. I keep it garaged and clean. i'll keep taking it back, 50K warranty on it. It's a pain to take it in. i wish it was just a matter of cleaning. images of both.
 

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WalleyeMikeIII

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Mine is doing same thing, going in in a week for it. Guessing will be a replace!

GM should put more care in stuff like this; that is their BRAND....nice touch on the car, but lame if it fades away. You make a good point though, I should photograph it, as it only comes on in the dark.
 

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Can it be removed and sealed? I'm thinking something like Flex Seal around any of the joints.
 

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Follow-up.

Took mine in to dealer yesterday, they replaced it, it is clear as day now...Mine definitely had internal water intrusion that a cleaning would not resolve.
 

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