Condensation in Headlight
05-09-2009, 11:50 AM
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So I just got back from a drive, and decided to hose off some dirt. And then I realize that my headlamp has some condensation, this has never happened before. Is this normal?
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05-09-2009, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by wlkonacloud' post='873669' date='May 9 2009, 03:50 PM
So I just got back from a drive, and decided to hose off some dirt. And then I realize that my headlamp has some condensation, this has never happened before. Is this normal?
Thanks in advance guys.
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Thanks in advance guys.
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That happened to me in my old e39. It was out of warrantee. I took the light assembly out of the car and waited until the light dried. I then took some silicon sealant and ran it around the edges. I put it back in the car - and - no more condensation.
05-09-2009, 12:06 PM
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I seem to recall a debate on here regarding whether the light housings were fully sealed or "vented" for some purpose. IIRC, some said condensation was normal, others disagreed. I've never seen it on mine, and would be inclined to run it by the dealer just to be safe (and get it documented). Big help, huh? GL.
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Originally Posted by wlkonacloud' post='873669' date='May 9 2009, 03:50 PM
So I just got back from a drive, and decided to hose off some dirt. And then I realize that my headlamp has some condensation, this has never happened before. Is this normal?
Thanks in advance guys.
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Thanks in advance guys.
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You might want to check that all your lights (in the back of the assembly are securely fitted in place.
05-09-2009, 12:36 PM
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it happened to my front light and its blown the brow leds and completely corroded the chrome (light looks shit now)
im on extended warranty and stealer says its not covered even though they admitted the light was faulty !!!
still trying to work out better way to mend the lamp then pay bmw ?1000 for another one (to replace a bit of chrome)
it happened to my front light and its blown the brow leds and completely corroded the chrome (light looks shit now)
im on extended warranty and stealer says its not covered even though they admitted the light was faulty !!!
still trying to work out better way to mend the lamp then pay bmw ?1000 for another one (to replace a bit of chrome)
05-09-2009, 02:02 PM
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Thanks for all the feedback, it went away within 5 minutes. Didn't look like any moisture even got into the headlamp. Will bring it to the dealer, I am sure they will give me some run around about it.
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Originally Posted by sholaesq' post='873752' date='May 9 2009, 04:47 PM
SA told me it would have been a $1500 bill for each side.
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Originally Posted by CWS530' post='873770' date='May 9 2009, 06:05 PM
I didn't even know they made a $1500 bill!