HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION

genghis · 07-21-2005, 06:40 PM

I was walking up to my car the other day and noticed that there was condensation build-up on the inside of the clear portion of the passenger side front headlight. Can anyone (pardon the pun) shed some light on this? Should I take it in? Is it a common occurence? Would it be wise to remedy this problem before winter hits (a Co-worker mentioned that it could freeze and bugger up the headlight.)
Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks,
G

AznBeemer23 · 07-21-2005, 06:56 PM

I'd take it back to the dealership and have them look at it. That happened to me before on my Supra and the replaced the whole thing. Best is to take it when the condensation is still there.

xcalibr · 07-21-2005, 07:32 PM

I assume you've got the xenons --those should be vaccum sealed with no moisture getting in there, so definitely have that checked out and replaced. Especially if you live in a big city where the air/moisture/rain could be somewhat corrosive... then over time you get one headlight that the plastic starts yellowing out and the other one still looks brand new --happened on my coworker's car.

Broken1 · 07-22-2005, 03:27 AM

Have you been using a high pressure water jet? The high pressure water jet is so powerfull, it can actually force the rubbers out of position and let water enter the headlight assembly!

David328M-Sport · 07-22-2005, 07:34 AM

you know, your question reminded me about that happening on my e36 car.

didn't happen too ofter so i never did anything about it.

no probs with my e46, so like the others suggested, it would be best to get it checked out, especially that it's already happening at the brand new stage and you really don't want any problems at any time in the future.

they shouldn't condense up.

trust you sort this out quickly as it may become an irritation soon. all the best.

genghis · 07-22-2005, 12:44 PM

thanks all. called the dealership and they've arranged an appointment for next week. hopefully it won't cost anything.

bmwboy29 · 07-22-2005, 12:46 PM

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billgti · 07-22-2005, 01:23 PM

i had this happen to me on my gti but it only happened when i use a high pressre jet to wash the car..

take it to the dealer..

genghis · 07-25-2005, 01:53 PM

apparently there's a back order on headlights. service dept. said it won't be in for another 3 weeks at least.

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genghis New Member 5 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2006 330i PP/SP Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION I was walking up to my car the other day and noticed that there was condensation build-up on the inside of the clear portion of the passenger side front headlight. Can anyone (pardon the pun) shed some light on this? Should I take it in? Is it a common occurence? Would it be wise to remedy this problem before winter hits (a Co-worker mentioned that it could freeze and bugger up the headlight.) Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks, G
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xcalibr First Lieutenant 18 Rep 370 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fremont, CA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 E90 325xi [0.00]	I assume you've got the xenons --those should be vaccum sealed with no moisture getting in there, so definitely have that checked out and replaced. Especially if you live in a big city where the air/moisture/rain could be somewhat corrosive... then over time you get one headlight that the plastic starts yellowing out and the other one still looks brand new --happened on my coworker's car.
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Broken1 Addict 203 Rep 2,074 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 40i M-Sport Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Have you been using a high pressure water jet? The high pressure water jet is so powerfull, it can actually force the rubbers out of position and let water enter the headlight assembly!
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	you know, your question reminded me about that happening on my e36 car. didn't happen too ofter so i never did anything about it. no probs with my e46, so like the others suggested, it would be best to get it checked out, especially that it's already happening at the brand new stage and you really don't want any problems at any time in the future. they shouldn't condense up. trust you sort this out quickly as it may become an irritation soon. all the best. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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genghis New Member 5 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2006 330i PP/SP Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	thanks all. called the dealership and they've arranged an appointment for next week. hopefully it won't cost anything.
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billgti Lieutenant 26 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 06 BMW 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	i had this happen to me on my gti but it only happened when i use a high pressre jet to wash the car.. take it to the dealer..
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genghis New Member 5 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2006 330i PP/SP Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (0)	apparently there's a back order on headlights. service dept. said it won't be in for another 3 weeks at least.
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