TSA

Hi everyone.
Since we got into the winter season my front windshield camera started to fog up. i was thinking that this was normal but its not.

So , how did i fix it?

The problem is caused by the camera hood. Its only 56 euros and 32 cents.
There is probably a heating element thats under the camera hood and if it breaks down (somehow mine did) your camera starts to fog up.

Changed mine and there is no problem as i can see.

Wish this info helps people here which is dealing with this problem.

BryanR

I have this issue in my 2021 S 580. Does the hood contain the heating element part as well? I have the vehicle scheduled for service at the end of the month.

TSA

Yeah the part mentioned “Lens Hood” is also the heating element for the camera.

2021S580

Hello, does anyone have a part number for the "lens hood"? I can't seem to find anything but the discontinued one.

Streamliner

Is the OP’s car out of warranty? If not, then why not let the dealer fix it? Just asking.

2021S580

Dealer is pretty confused and not very helpful unfortunately. It is still under warranty. I have made contact with MB and one of their "Executive Referral Manager" will supposedly be in touch with me (and the dealer) to expedite a fix.

TSA

productions after 2023 and 24 does not got a lens hood with a heating pad. They got heaters integrated in the glass. Cars that got manufactured in 20 - 21 - 22 got it.

2021S580

Do you think a windshield replacement will fix the issue, or if the original 20-21-22 wiring supports the newer style windshield with integrated heating?
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TSA

It probably doesn’t support it.

ArcticSilver

My dealer reports they have more than 100 of these hoods on backorder for many months now. I am one of the people that’s waiting for one, hoping that it resolves the camera fogging issues.

As a work-around what I’ve heard is that taking the lens hood off the car and baking it helps it “gas off” the plastic or something of that nature and solves the problem. Something similar to that is what the dealership near me has been doing since they are unable to get a hold of the new lens hood.

Absent the part, they’re trying it on my car now. When I get the car back we shall see if it is a success or not.