condensation on headlights solution?
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condensation on headlights solution?
anyone find a solution to condensation in the headlight assemblies? ive put silicone on everything, including the seals...the only place air can be getting in is the air vents. any solutions out there? thanks
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When I first got the truck I had condensation on one headlight...only one. I called my service rep and he said "oh, thats normal"......I said.."I don't think so." So I got them to replace the headlight for me and I have never had condensation yet an any headlight...old and new. Now if it was normal why didn't both have it? And why don't I still have it?
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Originally Posted by ahopeter
anyone find a solution to condensation in the headlight assemblies? ive put silicone on everything, including the seals...the only place air can be getting in is the air vents. any solutions out there? thanks
That is making the problem worse, you are sealing in the humid air. Get them changed under warranty.
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Originally Posted by Stiggs
When I first got the truck I had condensation on one headlight...only one. I called my service rep and he said "oh, thats normal"......I said.."I don't think so." So I got them to replace the headlight for me and I have never had condensation yet an any headlight...old and new. Now if it was normal why didn't both have it? And why don't I still have it?
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Stiggs, the dealer says all kind of garbage to avoid fixing things....its pathetic.
AlBoston, the headlights are for my '00...i put them on aftermarket.
AlBoston, the headlights are for my '00...i put them on aftermarket.
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Originally Posted by LOCHS 2
Surprising and rare for an MB forum. BUT they say only those who have the issue complain about it. There are probably 1,000s of '02 and newer Hella bi-xenon owners who have never had visible moisture in their headlights. Then again there are the Enron Exec wive types who have never looked at their headlight housings and never will. But touche--just like I don't browse at Nieman Marcus looking at furs for dust. I have the issue but I live with it. I may be rare in my acceptance but my dealer says it is what it is. Sorry...
Sorry...not getting your point. Are you saying you believe the dealers...or are you saying the dealers are full of crap??
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Originally Posted by Stiggs
Sorry...not getting your point. Are you saying you believe the dealers...or are you saying the dealers are full of crap??
p.s.--Just curious...how many of you have had your bi-xenons installed after market [like me] as opposed to MLs that had the bi-xenons installed at the factory?
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Originally Posted by autogunner
The rule of thumb is that if you turn the headlights on and leave them on for 15 minutes and after that the moisture is still there then the headlight is BAD. Autogunner.
It basically takes 4 -7 days of no rain for the water to dissipate naturally. When I go OCD in the winter time to get the salt off they are moist all the time--even with the dryer winter air compared to summer time humidity.
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If both of your plastic covers on the back side are on good and tight then you do have bad headlights and if it takes that long for them to dry then your drain holes must be stoped up. If you check them and they are O.K. then take it to the dealer and tell them it is a safety problem and you want them replaces, They probably will replace them if it is takeing several days for it to evaporate. Autogunner.
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Originally Posted by autogunner
If both of your plastic covers on the back side are on good and tight then you do have bad headlights and if it takes that long for them to dry then your drain holes must be stoped up. If you check them and they are O.K. then take it to the dealer and tell them it is a safety problem and you want them replaces, They probably will replace them if it is takeing several days for it to evaporate. Autogunner.
I guess I'm confused about this also: Is it actually water squirting in or is it more like the condensation effect of a cold glass of water on a really hot day?
