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2015 D4 condensation in headlights
Noticed on collection that my newly acquired D4 HSE with Xenons etc, has condensation in the lower section of both headlights, pointed this out to the salesman who logged this and said "let us know if it gets worse" but was wondering if anyone else has had this issue... ?
These are sealed units as far as I know.
CheersI want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
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22nd Feb 2021 6:52 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Try taking the back caps off then putting them on a radiator for a while.
22nd Feb 2021 6:54 pm
nigethecat
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I did think about that but would need to do that each time it rained... and it seems to do that rather a lot I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
22nd Feb 2021 7:05 pm
Dondiddy
Member Since: 26 Dec 2019
Location: Hamilton
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Not noticed it on mine but it is mentioned in the owners handbook as a"natural phenomenon which will clear with regular use of the headlights and can be affected by certain weather conditions.The lights are not sealed as they have removable covers to allow access for changing the headlight bulbs. The info from the handbook below.
HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION
Condensation in the headlights, direction indicators, or rear lights is a natural phenomenon.
Condensation can occur under certain atmospheric conditions or after washing the vehicle. The performance and life expectancy of the lights is not affected.
Condensation should partially or completely clear, with regular use of the lights, within 48 hours of dry atmospheric conditions.
LED lights distribute less heat towards the outer lens than halogen or xenon lights. In extreme conditions, LED lights may take longer to clear, but this is not detrimental to the performance of the light.
22nd Feb 2021 7:07 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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nigethecat wrote:
I did think about that but would need to do that each time it rained... and it seems to do that rather a lot
You might get lucky and banish all that pesky moisture once and for all.
22nd Feb 2021 7:09 pm
nigethecat
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Location: Marnoch
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Ta... it's been there since I got the car two weeks ago so was hoping it would have gone by now but I guess it's only been the DRLs that have been on...
I might do as Del suggests and remove the lights and leave them near the radiators overnight and see if that helps...
I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
22nd Feb 2021 7:11 pm
nigethecat
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Location: Marnoch
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If the car was in Grantoon I could keep goldfish in there I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
22nd Feb 2021 7:12 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Remember to take the back caps off.
22nd Feb 2021 7:12 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Location: Off again! :-)
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nigethecat wrote:
If the car was in Grantoon I could keep goldfish in there
Shhhhhh, it’s threatening to piddle it down over the next few days.
22nd Feb 2021 7:14 pm
Trailered Movements
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If you're not using the car, just take the caps off, or, if using it, put the main beam on whenever you can, 10-20 minutes will heat the glass up enough (providing it's not mega minus temperatures).
Mine do it, but I just leave it, when the sun comes out if the car is facing it, it soon clears.
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