headlight condensation? check out these 4 things
Vložit
- čas přidán 13. 07. 2024
- i put this short video together to try and help anyone dealing with condensation. I know exactly how annoying it can be! and now that I've been in and through the factory headlights and have seen how they are put together I thought that I could lend some insight into possible causes of condensation in your headlights.
there are a few common areas i cover in the video and those are
1.rear cover caps
2.module seals (underside of headlight)
3.housing, the actual housing of the headlight and the seal where the headlight body meets the lens)
4. breather system, on the bottom side of the headlight you'll find a few breathers, make sure they are not clogged and are properly connected
0:00 INTRO
0:21 #1 problem, rear caps
1:12 2nd problem, modules on bottom of headlight
1:51 3rd check the actual housing itself
2:46 4th headlight breather system
3:26 bonus material, why the ballast and led driver can fail
4:19 overview and outro - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I know it seems like I'm being rough on the headlight in this video especially the lens but please note it's covered in lamin-x and is fully safe.
That happened to me in my Acura TL, I ended up using epoxy to try and seal the cracked housing. Great video.
Epoxy is great for so many things! Love the TL vids btw.
How do you like the projectors in the TL? I know people love them and rate them as one of the best especially with a clear lens swap
@@96ej I have no complaints with the TL headlights, I actually put LED lights inside one of the TLs and they work even better. Those projector lenses provide such a great beam pattern
Constant autumn to spring condensation should not be related to rain or washing but just temperature difference and breather should take care of that but sometimes and in some models it probably doesnt shift enough air through itself which allows air temperature difference between inside and outside of headlight to last long enough for hot more moist air inside to condensate against coldest parts, that is the "glass". That broken tesla headlight probably didnt have constant winter condensation but only after carwash and rain?
Not sure on the model 3 light, got it stupid cheap with module. I want to use the guts for a lawnmower or something similar
My ford fiesta 2017 and took off the ventilator cap, plus cementing the edge with silicon or good epoxy
European here, rainy part of Europe...... this is a problem on all Audi VW Group car's. VW, SEAT, Audi and Skoda, all have this issue here where i live. It looks so bad.
First off welcome to the channel happy to have you! I know I've heard of some people taking their cars to the dealerships and the dealership basically telling them that this is normal. In my book this is not acceptable and super annoying.
@@96ej That is true, happened to me. Even their tech support people claim this over the phone....... it's complete drivel.
I've never heard that phrase but I'm going to use it sometime
@@96ej it goes well with VW group headlight designs lol
@@96ej Canadian here. My dealership told me this was normal on my 2019 golf when I brought it to them in the fall. It now has road salt build up inside the headlight from the winter. Completely unacceptable and going to them again so they can see that it isn't Normal.
How to scratch TF out of your headlights 101 Lel.
haha you're not wrong! In my defense the lenses are wrapped in clear Lamin-X, cheap insurance for someone like me haha
@@96ej Ah, that explains the roughness. I was gonna contact HPS for all the headlight abuse :P
@@gl958 you make a great point though I should have put a disclaimer out there so people don't think I'm a TOTAL heathen
I pulled a bulb and inserted 6 packets of silica into housing- end of problem 7 months and counting.
That's a great idea! If you don't mind I'll pin your comment because I think that could help other people out
Chris!
....
Hi :)
Also, don’t slam them around on your workbench.
No worries because they are wrapped in lamin-x. If that gets scratched it's as easy as re-wrapping them
I have a new BMW the color Thundernight Metallic I'm starting to not like it anymore. This is happening to often
That's a sweet color! Sorry to hear you keep getting condensation, the easiest thing you can try is to throw some desiccant bags in the back of the headlight.
www.amazon.com/Transparent-Desiccant-Packets-Moisture-Electronics/dp/B09DSDX4P3/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?crid=CY65233TBFEW&keywords=desiccant+packs+u-line&qid=1706621051&sprefix=desiccant+packs+u-li%2Caps%2C895&sr=8-15
Ive seen this but looks like the whole front end needs to come off for it. TY for the link I'll look more into it@@96ej
@@tresjolieme81 if you can just open up one opening on the back of the headlight, like the turn signal opening , you should be able to stuff a few bags in there
Ill talk tot he forman when i go back in thank you @@96ej
This wouldn't happen on a Lexus/Toyota of a similar age car. Let's face it VAG make poor quality cars!!
I can't say I disagree with you, anytime someone recommends a good car I always tell them early 2000s Toyota Camry. In my experience there's not a single manufacturer without fault. For the most part I think Toyotas and Lexus are awesome cars but I had a terrible experience with my 99 4Runner. It was the best worst car I've ever owned if that makes sense LOL
@@96ej problema della condensa e di marche renault, peugeot, citroen,alfa romeo, vw,audi,bmw,mercedes,jeep,ford,mastang,toyota ecc. vedi vari forum internet. il problema e la scarsa qualita' di progettazione e materiali in paesi,cina,romania,polonia.🤔
@@maurod2433 had to have my wife translate :)
yeah it's definitely a poor design especially since it seems like a problem with many newer cars. My 90's ford trucks never had this problem nor did my late 90's early 00's toyotas.
känˌdenˈsāSH(ə)n
lol. :)