headlight condensation
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2016 C300
headlight condensation
anyone getting headlight condensation after driving car?
1 week old and only 200 miles.
granted, it was cold the past couple of days.
but i notice my headlights get condensated after shutting off car.
the condensation wears off by itself after a while, but is this normal? this is both headlights
1 week old and only 200 miles.
granted, it was cold the past couple of days.
but i notice my headlights get condensated after shutting off car.
the condensation wears off by itself after a while, but is this normal? this is both headlights
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anyone getting headlight condensation after driving car?
1 week old and only 200 miles.
granted, it was cold the past couple of days.
but i notice my headlights get condensated after shutting off car.
the condensation wears off by itself after a while, but is this normal? this is both headlights
1 week old and only 200 miles.
granted, it was cold the past couple of days.
but i notice my headlights get condensated after shutting off car.
the condensation wears off by itself after a while, but is this normal? this is both headlights
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2016 C450 AMG, 2009 C300, 2001 C320 2001 CLK430, 95 E500
I've had some, in Northern CA..with the upgraded lights. I don't think the pod is a sealed unit, not completely so you're going to get some condensation when one goes from hot (most likely beams on) to a colder garage and let it sit.
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You're certainly not the first. This has been reported a few times by others .. e.g:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...fter-rain.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...densation.html
If minor, it's probably normal for certain conditions, but if you have it all the time I'd get it checked out.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...fter-rain.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...densation.html
If minor, it's probably normal for certain conditions, but if you have it all the time I'd get it checked out.
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2016 C300
You're certainly not the first. This has been reported a few times by others .. e.g:
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...fter-rain.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...densation.html
If minor, it's probably normal for certain conditions, but if you have it all the time I'd get it checked out.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...fter-rain.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...densation.html
If minor, it's probably normal for certain conditions, but if you have it all the time I'd get it checked out.
I guess it was from the rain.
my guess would be that the headlights are not sealed 100%. might be due to having LED light option.
not too happy about seeing foggy headlights on a brand neew car, specially one @ this price.
but thank you for the links to the thread, at least I don't have to go for service anymore.
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2016 C300
I had major condensation during the rain in one of my headlights. I have the standard headlights. It's a well known issue. I took it to service and they decided to replace the headlight unit.
I've never had this happen on any previous Mercedes.
I've never had this happen on any previous Mercedes.
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I see this a lot but am not worried. The led lights produce no heat to speak of and I have noticed that the lights mist even when the car has been parked all day so it is not related to headlamp use rather just atmospheric and temperature conditions.
