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Old 09-24-2004 | 03:24 PM
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Does anyone else have condensation buildup on their foglight lenses? Just noticed it today

Those that have removed the bulbs to replace, is their a seal, gasket type thing in there?

Looks like I'll have to run them all day and night to rid them of moisture
Old 09-24-2004 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jtxc' date='Sep 25 2004, 12:24 AM
Does anyone else have condensation buildup on their foglight lenses?? Just noticed it today

Those that have removed the bulbs to replace,? is their a seal, gasket type thing in there?

Looks like I'll have to run them all day and night to rid them of moisture
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It sometimes happens at the car wash.
If you put the foglights on it should cleaar up due to the heat they create in a couple minutes.
If it's really WET, if you see water in there or drops on the inside of the glass, they need to be replaced.
Old 09-24-2004 | 03:32 PM
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I'll try it, at night of course, when it's foggy. Could be awhile.
Old 09-24-2004 | 03:37 PM
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oh, no ! we are talking foglights again .
Old 09-24-2004 | 04:05 PM
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To get rid of condensation, turn on foglight every time you drive.



Oh, I'll take it back. Just turn on until the condensation go away. Don't do this when you're driving or you'll be shot down by ICE storm
Old 09-24-2004 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by my530i' date='Sep 25 2004, 01:05 AM
To get rid of condensation, turn on foglight every time you drive.

? ? ? ? ?

Oh, I'll take it back. Just turn on until the condensation go away. Don't do this when you're driving or you'll be shot down by ICE storm? ?
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Old 09-24-2004 | 06:55 PM
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Reminds me of the little girl I saw shooting the Ma Deuce at the .50 caliber shootout outside of Reno about 2002. She was getting good hits at 600 yards.
Old 09-27-2004 | 03:04 AM
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I had condensation (bad) in both my foglights. had same problem on my E46. anyway, dealer in both cases just replaced the units and problem has not come back since, covered by the warranty.
Old 09-27-2004 | 04:29 PM
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I've had condensation in my headlights too, I called BMW and explained the problem, they said that the headlamp is not supposed to be sealed but that the xenon lamp and adaptive equipment is. Recommended to turn on the lights to get rid of it. It usually happens when I go to the high pressure no touch car wash or when the car is been parked to long in front of a grass sprinkler.
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