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Old 03-31-2005, 03:25 PM
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I'm amazed at how the headlights on both my old and new cars mist up inside during wet weather.

Anyone else get this?
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Yep.. i get it .
I even had the dealer change one, (more to prove a poingt sn pacify me), but it still does it.. lost interest in getting it sorted in the end but if you find it should not happen i will resurrect it at my next dealer visit mid may time along with the other 10 or so things on the list !!!

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Originally Posted by Merv the Derv' date='Apr 1 2005, 12:25 AM
I'm amazed at how the headlights on both my old and new cars mist up inside during wet weather.

Anyone else get this?
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Mine too! Also when I wash the car. :bashwall:
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They are not supposed to be sealed. The Xenon bulb and mechanism is.
Do a search, it has been discussed before.
Turn the lights on, it should go away very fast.
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as has been said, all xenon units (on any car) are not sealed units due to the need for a heat expansion outlet. in humid conditions it is normal for some condensation to appear for a while inside the units, nothing to worry about it will soon go.
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Originally Posted by northernmonkey' date='Apr 1 2005, 04:02 AM
as has been said, all xenon units (on any car) are not sealed units due to the need for a heat expansion outlet. in humid conditions it is normal for some condensation to appear for a while inside the units, nothing to worry about it will soon go.
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That makes sense - thanks for the explanation!
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