BenRichardsFife Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Ok - I'm officially an idiot. I noticed my passenger side headlight misting up (which was wierd because the drivers side was clear as normal) so I had a look at the headlight - looked for any cracks etc and couldn't find anything. so I popped the hood and had a look around the rear of the light and hey presto - bens a tube and didn't put the back panel of one of the holes for the bulbs on properly, so now there is moisture all over the headlight. I got a hair dryer and sat and got rid of all the moisture on the glass but there is some on the bit where the high beam bulb reflects from (don't know what its called lol) and after I got rid of the moisture by using the hair dryer - it just steamed back up about 30 minutes later. I tried blasting the hair dryer through the hole for the bulbs but that didn't do anything What can I doooo, its making my sup look tacky :( Just to note - I have glass headlights, just incase you tell me I can't put plastic in the oven haha, is putting my headlight in the oven the only real easy way to fix this? Any advice is appreciated, Ben (silly Ben) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 What about using silica crystals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRichardsFife Posted April 27, 2012 Author Share Posted April 27, 2012 What about using silica crystals How do I get the bag into there and back out? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 How do I get the bag into there and back out? Lol You would need some 25g bags and keep replacing them everyday. I am doing this with my facelifts but Toyota are replacing mine next week. I just want to see if it improves the situation before I take it back. My drivers side is fine, it's just the passenger one that has gone. The theory that you can take the high beam bulb out to let the lights "breathe" just makes the situation worse IMO. Just pop the 25g bag in the hole so you can retrieve it later. If it drops in, you'll be Fubarred..!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Stop any more getting in then have dip and fog both turned on for the next few days driving, including daylight journeys and it will sort itself out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 Stop any more getting in then have dip and fog both turned on for the next few days driving, including daylight journeys and it will sort itself out. I even had the high beams on as much as possible the other night and it made sod all difference. My passenger one is now swimming in water..!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 It takes about a week of dip+fog 30mins twice a day to dry out from this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRichardsFife Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 So I definitely shouldn't let the headlight breathe? I'll try what david said and tell yous how I get on, fingers crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 It takes about a week of dip+fog 30mins twice a day to dry out from this. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/attachment.php?attachmentid=150744&d=1335569191 I imagine that with glass you will get away with the staining effect once they are dry. My facelift now looks kack after the condensation got in there. These particular lights are only 3 months old. I can't see any way of avoiding this issue. I have order loads of bags of silica gel and if there is any condensation at all I will pop a bag in the hole for the high beam. I took the last set of lights out and left them in the house for a week. They dried out but I could see run marks behind the lense and took them back to Toyota. I cannot express how much this is getting on my paps...!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I thought water was getting in past a bulb, but it turned out that the glass wasn't sealed to the lens properly, there was a patch of sealant missing right where the water runs out of the join between wing and bonnet. It's a common fault with U.K. spec lenses. I took mine back and Mr T. swapped it for a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I thought water was getting in past a bulb, but it turned out that the glass wasn't sealed to the lens properly, there was a patch of sealant missing right where the water runs out of the join between wing and bonnet. It's a common fault with U.K. spec lenses. I took mine back and Mr T. swapped it for a new one. I am now on my second set of brand new lights and three of the four have been absoultely soaked. May have made a break through today though with the silica gel. Are the headlight and foglight areas of the unit directly connected to the main area of the headlight? They both sit in a plastic dome but I am not sure if it is sealed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulley Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 All one enclosure, water once it gets in tends to pool below the insert in the lowest part under the main beam reflector area (can't see it under the insert) only way to completely to get rid of moisture is to remove headlight, tip back and remove fog bulb and breathers Then dry out with hairdryer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 All one enclosure, water once it gets in tends to pool below the insert in the lowest part under the main beam reflector area (can't see it under the insert) only way to completely to get rid of moisture is to remove headlight, tip back and remove fog bulb and breathers Then dry out with hairdryer Do you mean the "high beam" instead of the fog? That is the only one on a facelift that seems to be open as such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRichardsFife Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 I had my Dipped beam and fog light on for a good 4 hours today, and it started to clear the condensation near the lights, however, I had to turn them off before they killed my battery and after a couple of hours - the lights were back to misty city! Is it easy to remove headlights? Do I need to take my bumper off? And I have an aftermarket HID kit so this will further complicate things won't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz1 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 No need to remove bumper, lights should take you 10 minutes to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRichardsFife Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 Done a little bit of searching and its the passenger side light that is the problem light - so I don't need to remove my airbox - yey, I will update my progress (if any lol) tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I had my Dipped beam and fog light on for a good 4 hours today, and it started to clear the condensation near the lights, however, I had to turn them off before they killed my battery and after a couple of hours - the lights were back to misty city! Is it easy to remove headlights? Do I need to take my bumper off? And I have an aftermarket HID kit so this will further complicate things won't it? The problem you will have Ben is that you will have made the light warm inside. The first thing that will happen is that at night the lense will cool first and the hot air inside will condense against the lense. You will be going around in a circle forever. I would remove the lights (3 bolts, disconnect the bulbs and a lot of fiddling to get them out). I have had mine out about 6 times but be careful not to mark the bumper. I would leave the lights at room temperature for a couple of days until they dry out and then fit them back in the car on a cool dry day. I seem to be getting results with the Silica gel sachets but I need to go out and check them this morning. Yesterday they improved massively with a 25g sachet jammed in the hole to the light. I would get a batch of about 10 sachets and keep swapping them every day. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRichardsFife Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 Ok, Removed the headlight, turned it upside down, drained a lot of water out of it, then took a hairdryer and sat for about 15 minutes straight blasting hot air through the high beam bulb hole haha, that seems to have taken of care of it (for now) I will update if this problem re-emerges, On the bonus side - I fitted my LED sidelights that I bought ages ago but didn't want to fit because I though it would be too hard to reach the sidelight bulb holder, there's light at the end of the tunnel lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Ok, Removed the headlight, turned it upside down, drained a lot of water out of it, then took a hairdryer and sat for about 15 minutes straight blasting hot air through the high beam bulb hole haha, that seems to have taken of care of it (for now) I will update if this problem re-emerges, On the bonus side - I fitted my LED sidelights that I bought ages ago but didn't want to fit because I though it would be too hard to reach the sidelight bulb holder, there's light at the end of the tunnel lol That sounds like a lot of water in there. I would choose your moment carefully when you put it back as you will probably end up back a SQ1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRichardsFife Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 You couldn't of put it better my friend lol, just had a look at the lights and there's a small amount of condensation starting to come back haha, looks like I'm going to have to do it again and dry it even more. What about putting it in the oven? How long should I put it in for? What temperature? Do I take any parts off the headlight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOGIE Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 You couldn't of put it better my friend lol, just had a look at the lights and there's a small amount of condensation starting to come back haha, looks like I'm going to have to do it again and dry it even more. What about putting it in the oven? How long should I put it in for? What temperature? Do I take any parts off the headlight? are these glass light still under warranty? When you are using a hairdryer are you taking the lights from a warm house out into the cold again to fit them? this will cause condensation. There are breather pipes on the back of the lights check they are not blocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRichardsFife Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 are these glass light still under warranty? When you are using a hairdryer are you taking the lights from a warm house out into the cold again to fit them? this will cause condensation. There are breather pipes on the back of the lights check they are not blocked. i have no idea pal, they were on the car when i got them, i put the lights on and this cleared up the remaining condensation... its been good for 4 hours+ - hopefully stays this way i'll keep yous updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRichardsFife Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) are these glass light still under warranty? When you are using a hairdryer are you taking the lights from a warm house out into the cold again to fit them? this will cause condensation. There are breather pipes on the back of the lights check they are not blocked. i have no idea pal, they were on the car when i got it, i put the lights on and this cleared up the remaining condensation... its been good for 4 hours+ - hopefully stays this way i'll keep yous updated Edited April 29, 2012 by BenRichardsFife my bad grammer lol (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenRichardsFife Posted May 1, 2012 Author Share Posted May 1, 2012 update, still NO CONDENSATION, this seems to have done the trick thanks for all your help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 update, still NO CONDENSATION, this seems to have done the trick thanks for all your help guys What have you done then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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