Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: Condensation in the Headlight

  1. 29th September 2008, 10:59 AM #1
    Basil135's Avatar
    Basil135
    Basil135 is offline ChatterBox
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Adelaide SA
    Posts
    2,517
    Total Downloaded
    0

    Condensation in the Headlight

    Hi all,

    On my D2 update, the drivers side headlight is developing condensation on the lower 1/3rd of the light.

    After I get it all dried out, is there somewhere that I should be looking specifically to seal up so that it doesn't happen again?

    I dont want to take the car for a swim, and then find a fish swimming in there when I come out...

    Thanks,

    Basil
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  2. 29th September 2008, 10:58 PM #2
    Urban Panzer's Avatar
    Urban Panzer
    Urban Panzer is offline Master
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    UK
    Posts
    677
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Common problem on the facelift headlights, which is ones of the reasons I have not update mine yet....

    From what I have read / heard, people drill some holes in the back or top of the units to allow them to "vent". How well it works, I dont know but seems a good idea.
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  3. 30th September 2008, 06:13 PM #3
    Slunnie's Avatar
    Slunnie
    Slunnie is offline Swaggie Gold Subscriber
    Join Date
    Jan 1970
    Location
    Central West NSW
    Posts
    14,147
    Total Downloaded
    99.87 MB
    It happens on the prefacelift models in the blinkers. I have guppies breeding in mine.

    I just take them out and drain them... but one day I guess I'll drill a little hole in the bottom of it.
    Cheers
    Slunnie


    ~ Discovery II Td5 ~ Discovery 3dr V8 ~ Series IIa 6cyl ute ~ Series II V8 ute ~
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  4. 30th September 2008, 08:56 PM #4
    pogobill Guest
    Hi to you check the face glass to the reflector body there could be a small area that is not sealed . Just rub some silent over the area .
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
  5. 2nd October 2008, 02:09 PM #5
    Basil135's Avatar
    Basil135
    Basil135 is offline ChatterBox
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Adelaide SA
    Posts
    2,517
    Total Downloaded
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Urban Panzer View Post
    Common problem on the facelift headlights, which is ones of the reasons I have not update mine yet....

    From what I have read / heard, people drill some holes in the back or top of the units to allow them to "vent". How well it works, I dont know but seems a good idea.
    I am thinking that the X-trails had a similar problem with their tail-lights. On SWMBO's car, there is about a 5mm hole in the reflector that doesn't seem to be there for any other reason...

    Looks like I am pulling the drill out on the weekend....

    Cheers guys..
    Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
« Leads for D2 on LPG | Auto box top up oil »

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

Forum Rules

Search AULRO.com ONLY!
 Search All the Web!