it's doing it because it's not sealed (as you know). Slip some sillica gel packets into the headlight until the condensation is gone. Seal it up properly, done. I still wouldn't be happy applying that fix on a Bentley though.
2007 Bentley Arnage Condansation problem
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Didn't we already have a thread on headlight condensation in a focus was it?
I believe they left it with either the bulb removed (in it's bracket etc so just pulled out the back) for a day and it pretty much sorted it by the end of said day?
Memory isn't my strongest point but I'm sure (as always) someone else, with more of a need to help than I, will confirm/correct/deny and maybe even link to the relevant thread.
I believe they left it with either the bulb removed (in it's bracket etc so just pulled out the back) for a day and it pretty much sorted it by the end of said day?
Memory isn't my strongest point but I'm sure (as always) someone else, with more of a need to help than I, will confirm/correct/deny and maybe even link to the relevant thread.
I had condensation in one of the headlights on my Honda Accord after the garage changed a bulb on the MOT and left the plastic sealing cap off it.
I waited till a hot day, then removed the cap again and went on a long trip, driving for 2hrs each way with the cap off and the headlights on (lots of airflow, warm dry air outside, headlight heating the inside). So by the end, the inside of the light cluster was warm and dry. Then at the end of the trip I put the cap back on - no more condensation. It's been a year since and no more condensation.
Common on the e38 and e36, my e38 did this and my second e36, but weirdly, not my first, older higher mileage one???
My truck does this too, most of the '08 reg trucks at work have this issue, the remedy is a new headlamp unit from what Scania tell us.
Anyway, I cured the problem with my car by leaving the back cover off the headlamp during hot weather (such as now!) and the problem went away on both my e38 and current e36.
No doubt it'll be back at wintertime when it gets damp again, ultimately, its a new headlamp unit, easy when the company pays for them.....
Yeah we did and I had this problem on my Focus.
The way I fixed it on mine was to take off the bulb cap that is behind the headlamp and leave it off all day, if you want to get the job done much quicker then a hairdryer would do the job but as I was at work I didn't have access to a hairdryer so I just left the cap off for the whole 7 hours that I was at work and all of condensation had gone and I put the bulb cap back on. 2 weeks on now and the condensation hasn't returned *touch wood*.
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I had it in the one of the front fogs on the festa, I just replaced the bulb and left the lights on.
If its like a swimming pool in there you have to get the water out because you just wont be able to burn it away.
If it comes back, then I think its time for a new unit.
If its like a swimming pool in there you have to get the water out because you just wont be able to burn it away.
If it comes back, then I think its time for a new unit.
Apparently the headlights have a breather hose that is worth checking that it is attached. It's also recommended to check the "seal" of the bulbs into the lamp unit itself (Hopefully that made sense?).
To do this will require the removal of the airbox which sits in front of each of the headlight units.. If it's the Driver's side then it isn't too difficult (undo the jubilee clip, remove the feed hose from the airbox, undo the clips, remove the airbox lid and filter), however if it's the passenger's side - Lord help you. You'll more than likely need to unbolt the main expansion tank, struggle like hell to get the clips off of the airbox, struggle like hell to get the airbox lid and filter out and then really, REALLY struggle like hell to get it all back in again - Seriously not fun.
APPARENTLY:
It is possible to get replacements on warranty, however first a "test" has to be done. The guys I spoke to couldn't remember what it is exactly, but it was something like driving the car around for a hour with the lights on, and if the condensation remained after this time then replacements can be fitted under warranty, if it has disappeared then it is seemed acceptable, and warranty won't pay.
Again, that is apparently, so please don't go around quoting that as gospel truth
Good Luck getting it sorted.
To do this will require the removal of the airbox which sits in front of each of the headlight units.. If it's the Driver's side then it isn't too difficult (undo the jubilee clip, remove the feed hose from the airbox, undo the clips, remove the airbox lid and filter), however if it's the passenger's side - Lord help you. You'll more than likely need to unbolt the main expansion tank, struggle like hell to get the clips off of the airbox, struggle like hell to get the airbox lid and filter out and then really, REALLY struggle like hell to get it all back in again - Seriously not fun.
APPARENTLY:
It is possible to get replacements on warranty, however first a "test" has to be done. The guys I spoke to couldn't remember what it is exactly, but it was something like driving the car around for a hour with the lights on, and if the condensation remained after this time then replacements can be fitted under warranty, if it has disappeared then it is seemed acceptable, and warranty won't pay.
Again, that is apparently, so please don't go around quoting that as gospel truth
Good Luck getting it sorted.
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Take it out and put it in a bag of rice 
