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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 05:59 AM
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One of my fog lights keeps steaming up!
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 06:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Vas' post='1076491' date='Dec 19 2009, 09:59 AM
One of my fog lights keeps steaming up!
how do i fix this?
I am assuming that it steams up from the inside?
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by porsche911targa' post='1076492' date='Dec 19 2009, 03:00 PM
I am assuming that it steams up from the inside?
That's right, from the inside. Spoils the whole front end look.
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 07:16 AM
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I had that problem. Iceman told me to tunn 'em OFF.
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by sixcard' post='1076513' date='Dec 19 2009, 11:16 AM
I had that problem. Iceman told me to tunn 'em OFF.
Classic!!
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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You have a leak in the seal. Fix it or replace the whole damn light fixture for $500.
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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='1076525' date='Dec 19 2009, 11:32 AM
You have a leak in the seal. Fix it or replace the whole damn light fixture for $500.
Unsure of the year of your 550 OEM lists the lamp for a lot less than $500!
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=63&fg=15
Are you still under warranty? If not, I suspect moisture is entering your lamp housing because the halogen caplet (probably a 9006) is not seated properly. Remove the bulb, inspect the bulb seating area and gasket, use a hair dryer or heat lamp to dry out the moisture and see if that cures the problem.

If you are able, also inspect for a cracked housing. If minor and not very visible you may be able to seal it with a good silicone sealing adhesive.
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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Cheers guys,

I'll check housings and seals, if i can't find anything i'll just never put them on again

To be honest, i never put them on anyway, maybe if i did, they would dry up from the heat of the bulb
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