Moisture in the Headlight - Xenons
10-18-2005, 05:09 PM
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After the tremendous rains on the east coast last week, I noticed that my new (2006 - 1 month old) 525XI had moisture accumulation in the right headlight. I have xenons.
The are no visible cracks in the cover. After a few days of no rain, moisture is still there.
Has anyone had this problem- any recommendations?
I suppose I can take it to dealer but thats valuable time wasted that I would rather avoid...
The are no visible cracks in the cover. After a few days of no rain, moisture is still there.
Has anyone had this problem- any recommendations?
I suppose I can take it to dealer but thats valuable time wasted that I would rather avoid...
10-18-2005, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by cruisevirgin' date='Oct 18 2005, 09:09 PM
After the tremendous rains on the east coast last week, I noticed that my new (2006 - 1 month old) 525XI had moisture accumulation in the right headlight. I have xenons.
The are no visible cracks in the cover. After a few days of no rain, moisture is still there.
Has anyone had this problem- any recommendations?
I suppose I can take it to dealer but thats valuable time wasted that I would rather avoid...
The are no visible cracks in the cover. After a few days of no rain, moisture is still there.
Has anyone had this problem- any recommendations?
I suppose I can take it to dealer but thats valuable time wasted that I would rather avoid...
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It's a common thing on e60's. We all have that "Feature".
10-18-2005, 06:24 PM
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My Ride: White w/ auburn interior, 2005 BMW 545i, with sport package, smg, navigation, head-up display, premium sound package, and cold weather package
i got that in oth my headlights, with all the rain the past few days
10-18-2005, 06:34 PM
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Same here..After a full week of non-stop rain in NY, I had the same issue in both the headlights and the foglights...
10-18-2005, 06:40 PM
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This is my fourth Bimmer, and I've had those issues on all of them 
. Luckily I have another vehicle that I drive to work everyday now, so my E60 only gets driven when I want to. If it rains, I try not to take it out unless I have to.
. Luckily I have another vehicle that I drive to work everyday now, so my E60 only gets driven when I want to. If it rains, I try not to take it out unless I have to.
10-18-2005, 08:44 PM
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This accumulation is due to the fact that the fan is located on the right hand side of the vehicle - that is what I was told by the dealer. It normally goes away after about an hour of driving.
However, I have a recent complaint which I lodged with the dealer. The moisture actually stayed more than 48 hours after a car wash. They are now making arrangements to replace the right headlight assembly.
However, I have a recent complaint which I lodged with the dealer. The moisture actually stayed more than 48 hours after a car wash. They are now making arrangements to replace the right headlight assembly.
10-19-2005, 05:31 PM
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Thanks for all the feedback.
This AM while driving, I stopped in at a dealer, not the dealer who delivered the car. The Service Mgr. suggested I make an appointment to have this fixed. This dealer has 3 service shifts (runs 24 hours/day). So I am bringing the car in tomorrow evening and they will look at it and perhaps replace the assembly overnight? I'll report on it once I get th car back.
This AM while driving, I stopped in at a dealer, not the dealer who delivered the car. The Service Mgr. suggested I make an appointment to have this fixed. This dealer has 3 service shifts (runs 24 hours/day). So I am bringing the car in tomorrow evening and they will look at it and perhaps replace the assembly overnight? I'll report on it once I get th car back.
10-19-2005, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by cruisevirgin' date='Oct 19 2005, 06:31 PM
Thanks for all the feedback.
This AM while driving, I stopped in at a dealer, not the dealer who delivered the car. The Service Mgr. suggested I make an appointment to have this fixed. This dealer has 3 service shifts (runs 24 hours/day). So I am bringing the car in tomorrow evening and they will look at it and perhaps replace the assembly overnight? I'll report on it once I get th car back.
This AM while driving, I stopped in at a dealer, not the dealer who delivered the car. The Service Mgr. suggested I make an appointment to have this fixed. This dealer has 3 service shifts (runs 24 hours/day). So I am bringing the car in tomorrow evening and they will look at it and perhaps replace the assembly overnight? I'll report on it once I get th car back.
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WOW 24/hrs!!! how bad is the condensation / moisture?
How much worse is it than this? http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...hl=condensation post 11 has pics.
10-19-2005, 07:37 PM
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My Ride: In a place where the Mercedes density is the highest in the world (no. of MB per square kilometer) I choose a Bimmer, why? because of one thing "The Ultimate Driving Experience"
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523i Steptronic, Silver Grey Exterior, Black Interior with Black Dakota Leather and Maple Wood Trim. Chrome Grill, Style 123 rim, Airbags everywhere, PDC, Rain sensor, Auto lights, Moveable front armrest, Advance Climate Control, Glass Sunroof, Auto dimming interior and exterior mirror with foldable functions, Extended Lights package, 6 CD changer in glove box, Power seats with memory, Power adjustable steering wheel, Power rear sunblinds.
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1999 E46 323i
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Oct 20 2005, 11:16 AM
[quote name='cruisevirgin' date='Oct 19 2005, 06:31 PM']Thanks for all the feedback.
This AM while driving, I stopped in at a dealer, not the dealer who delivered the car. The Service Mgr. suggested I make an appointment to have this fixed. This dealer has 3 service shifts (runs 24 hours/day). So I am bringing the car in tomorrow evening and they will look at it and perhaps replace the assembly overnight? I'll report on it once I get th car back.
This AM while driving, I stopped in at a dealer, not the dealer who delivered the car. The Service Mgr. suggested I make an appointment to have this fixed. This dealer has 3 service shifts (runs 24 hours/day). So I am bringing the car in tomorrow evening and they will look at it and perhaps replace the assembly overnight? I'll report on it once I get th car back.
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WOW 24/hrs!!! how bad is the condensation / moisture?
How much worse is it than this? http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...hl=condensation post 11 has pics.
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[/quote]Those large volume dealer ususally have a 24 hour service centre. They have one in Toronto too, if I remember correctly.