S550 Condensation in Headlights

[3AlarmStang]

Is there any reason our cars should have condensation build up in the headlamps when it's humid? Shouldn't they be sealed? I noticed it this evening. I was removing my Diode Dynamics switchback side markers I bought from CJ Pony Parts because they're flickering (lucky me) and noticed when I started her up there was the build up in the headlamps. Only thing I could think of is from me opening up the fender wells because I have never once seen them do that. :eyebulge:

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[P4RKER]

They are not sealed this is normal

 

[jdotjohnson]

I have condensation in my right rear tail light...

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[emh87]

I have condensation in my right rear tail light...

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The headlights and tail lights are both normal to get condensation, it will go away. They are designed this way.

 

[NewSVO]

Is there any reason our cars should have condensation build up in the headlamps when it's humid? Shouldn't they be sealed? I noticed it this evening. I was removing my Diode Dynamics switchback side markers I bought from CJ Pony Parts because they're flickering (lucky me) and noticed when I started her up there was the build up in the headlamps. Only thing I could think of is from me opening up the fender wells because I have never once seen them do that. :eyebulge:

Lmao those piece of crap Diode Dynamic lights flicker on my car too, someone thought I was a cop because they were flickering non-stop and pulled over... I saw them flicker when I was in a parking garage and were giving me a light show pretty much. My neighbor also says when my car is off they will flicker. I didn't care to message them because they've had several revisions but can't seem to get them right, it's not even worth the $5 to ship it back to them.

I even went old school and used gloves when installing due to that whole oil overheating bulbs thing, made sure they're tight too and still flicker, meh.

 

[3AlarmStang]

Lmao those piece of crap Diode Dynamic lights flicker on my car too, someone thought I was a cop because they were flickering non-stop and pulled over... I saw them flicker when I was in a parking garage and were giving me a light show pretty much. My neighbor also says when my car is off they will flicker. I didn't care to message them because they've had several revisions but can't seem to get them right, it's not even worth the $5 to ship it back to them.



I even went old school and used gloves when installing due to that whole oil overheating bulbs thing, made sure they're tight too and still flicker, meh.

eah, I put out an email to both Diode Dynamics and CJ Pony Parts where I bought them. Hopefully CJ's will come through with a refund or something because I don't want another set after seeing the very big problems they have. Just put the damn stock orange, ugly, but functional ones back in.

Thanks for the replies everyone I was worried when I saw this because I have never noticed this before.

 

[Blk2015GT]

The headlights aren't sealed.

I don't think the DD flickering issue is related to condensation. Make sure that the metal pins make contact with the socket. I think it is happening a lot because you reach in for the socket and can't get a good view of the pin contact to the contacts in the socket. If it was the bulbs the interior bulbs, backup and other bulbs they sell would be doing it too and they're not. It's most likely an alignment issue.

If they still flicker DD warranties their bulbs and will send you a new 1 or 2 for free; they've done it for others who had 1 bulb with an issue without questions.

 

[Schu]

desert... no condensation anywhere let alone a headlight.

 

[3AlarmStang]

The headlights aren't sealed.

I don't think the DD flickering issue is related to condensation. Make sure that the metal pins make contact with the socket. I think it is happening a lot because you reach in for the socket and can't get a good view of the pin contact to the contacts in the socket. If it was the bulbs the interior bulbs, backup and other bulbs they sell would be doing it too and they're not. It's most likely an alignment issue.



If they still flicker DD warranties their bulbs and will send you a new 1 or 2 for free; they've done it for others who had 1 bulb with an issue without questions.

The condensation is in the headlight. The DD bulbs flickering aren't related to the condensation. I did take the bulbs out and made sure the contacts were correctly aligned but, it still resulted in the same issue. I believe the bulbs get to hot because it doesn't occur until the car has been running for 10-12 minutes.

 

[jdotjohnson]

Went by my dealer and they'll have a new tail light in Wednesday... You're supposed to have ZERO Condensation.

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[madweazl]

Had some the day I picked it up.

 

[Zemedici]

The vehicles lamps are sealed, not supposed to have condensation. Who told you that? It's an electrical component, water + electricity = not good

Curious as to the reasoning condensation would be a good idea

Potentially damage electrical connections/cause shorts
decrease lumens (light output) from lamp/bulb
Allow dirt/grime/etc into headlight

 

[jdotjohnson]

Yea, if you have condensation, get that **** fixed... Pronto...

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[stangdan26]

Had the same issue dealer took pictures and sent it in to ford and they approved replacement

 

[Youngmustang]

There was a tread a while back

Straight from the owners manual page 224,

CHANGING A BULB
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps have vents to
accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural occurrence
of this design. When moist air enters the
lamp assembly through the vents, there is
a possibility that condensation can occur
in cold temperatures. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist
can form on the interior of the lens. The
mist eventually clears and exits through
the vents during normal operation. Clearing
time may take as long as 48 hours under
dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
• Thin mist without streaks, drip marks
or droplets.
• Fine mist that covers less than 50% of
the lens.
Examples of unacceptable moisture are:
• Water puddle inside the lamp.
• Large water droplets, drip marks or
streaks on the interior of the lens.
If any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present,
contact an authorized.

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