marbleapple Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hi Guys I very recently bought some new glass headlights which were delivered on Friday and fitted on Saturday. As of Tuesday morning the passenger headlight has a fair bit of condensation in it. Since the glass lights are meant to be sealed does it mean the light is faulty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 They aren't fully sealed where the lamps go in mate. Try checking the sealing rings round the lamps. They could be letting the air in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 have you used j-spec bulbs in them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 They aren't fully sealed where the lamps go in mate. Try checking the sealing rings round the lamps. They could be letting the air in. ah ok so you reckon one of the bulbs isn't screwed in so wet air getting in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 have you used j-spec bulbs in them ? The j-spec low beam bulbs are narrower diameter, so will not seal properly if fitted in the UK headlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 The j-spec low beam bulbs are narrower diameter, so will not seal properly if fitted in the UK headlights. Ah ok so its just a matter of buying UK spec bulbs then or does it get complicated with it being a Jap Spec car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Ah ok so its just a matter of buying UK spec bulbs then or does it get complicated with it being a Jap Spec car? You just need a set of 9006/HB4 bulbs for the low beam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 You just need a set of 9006/HB4 bulbs for the low beam. Thanks With regard to getting the water out, do you suggest using a hair dryer to blow the wet air our or just to leave it for a bit with one of the light fittings loose so the engine warms it up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jagga Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Thanks With regard to getting the water out, do you suggest using a hair dryer to blow the wet air our or just to leave it for a bit with one of the light fittings loose so the engine warms it up? Just drive with your lights on, its should soon clear out because of the heat given off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 With regard to getting the water out, do you suggest using a hair dryer to blow the wet air out When I had condensation in mine I just removed the bulbs and used the hairdryer/heatgun to apply heat evenly to the lens (don't melt them ) so the air warms up in the headlight and evaporates the water which leaves through the empty bulb sockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 ...used the hairdryer/heatgun to apply heat evenly to the lens (don't melt them ) I hope he doesn't melt his, otherwise he's got a VERY hot hairdryer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heckler Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 i had same thing with my glass headlight, except when i dried them out with a heat gun, i er... kinda melted the black casing.. oops.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoliathJay Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hairdryer on the highbeam hole with the dipped light bulb also removed. Have to do this every month or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Didn't realise it was this common! Mine only do it when the car has been washed really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted October 1, 2008 Author Share Posted October 1, 2008 Didn't realise it was this common! Mine only do it when the car has been washed really. I must admit neither did I until I searched before posting the thread... THere are lots of people who have this problem. Many also suggest using a hair dryer and then there are reports just like Hecklers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbleapple Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 sorry to bring this thread back from the dead but I just thought I would let people know that the advice re the lights appears to have worked. I removed the lights, ran a hairdryer where the low beam bulb should be and in a matter of minutes the condensation was gone. I then added uk bulbs (as per nics suggestion) and refitted the lights to the car. There has been no condensation since. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 sorry for the hi jack, i recently purchased brand new facelifts for my soup and there has been condensation building up in the passenger light alot lately both lights were fitted with 2 HID kits before they were put into the car . driver side is perfect, passenger side always condensation on lense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 This kept creeping up on my every time it rained. Tried everything... I found out its the HID bulbs not sealing properly. Unfortunately I can't do anything about that so I took both headlight into the house and let them dry overnight. Next I put all the bulbs in and packed bluetac in the dip (behind the bulb) sealing it completely. This idea works great, no condensation came back. If my bulbs ever blew from old age the bluetac can be removed etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 It a common problem and usually because the bulbs aren't sealing properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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