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Condensation in headlight? Only notice it when I'm washing my car.

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Sorry, imgur links don't work with direct linking I believe so I'll just post it here. Is this something normal and just don't worry about it?

Both headlights have identical condensation.
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My passenger side had it and got it replaced under warranty. Very expensive headlights.
 

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Pretty normal. Especially if there is high humidity and huge temperature swing.
My garage is normally warmer than outside and sometimes, I get condensation inside the headlights after a short drive.
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Hmm anyone else? Worth getting replaced?
 

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Hmm anyone else? Worth getting replaced?
Nope. It will dissipate on it's own. It's normal. Your headlights are never sealed. There is a breather hose behind it to allow expansion when hot cold but it will let some moisture in. It will go away on its own in a day or two.
 

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I have it in the headlights and taillights. Sometimes it dries out, most of the time it doesn't.
 
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Well..this is certainly a divided topic. Anyone else? [MENTION=14076]Notes[/MENTION] - you aren't going to get it replaced/repaired?
 

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Well..this is certainly a divided topic. Anyone else? @Notes - you aren't going to get it replaced/repaired?
I was told early on by the dealer that there are some vent holes and it would be worse if I had no condensation at all, as otherwise the moisture would pile up. By now I'm long out of warranty, so ill stick to it. Also my car is always parked outside and in Belgium we the don't have the best weather I would say...
 
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Warranty up already? I thought we have 3 year bumper to bumper. Or is it shorter in Belgium? I got my car exact same month/year as you hah.
 

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Warranty up already? I thought we have 3 year bumper to bumper. Or is it shorter in Belgium? I got my car exact same month/year as you hah.
2 years in Belgium, you can pay for the extended warranty but I didn't knew that at the time I signed my order.
 

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It's normal. It also says so in the owners manual.
 

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I get that too but it goes away. it never happens with a hard rain just when I wash it. not a big deal for me...
 
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I guess consensus is it's normal and just leave it?
 
 




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