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X3BMW · 05-26-2017, 10:56 AM

Just saw that condensation has formed in sealed headlight. Any idea how to fix this?

ba ba boosh · 05-26-2017, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by X3BMW

Just saw that condensation has formed in sealed headlight. Any idea how to fix this?

It should clear up after a few days, but if your car is under warranty, then bring it in for replacement I suppose.

///Mposter · 05-28-2017, 09:43 AM

I had this issue once after a dealer car wash. I used a blow dryer to heat up the headlight from the outside while using a vacuum to suck out the heated condensation . I did this at night when it was cooler.
I had to hold my hand over the opening to help get suction.

X3BMW · 05-31-2017, 11:29 AM

So you removed circle cap from back of housing and then somehow stuck the vacuum hose in that little area?

VikingOne · 06-03-2017, 02:53 PM

I bought some large Silica Gel packs from Amazon, and opened the black cap at rear of the lights, and popped a pack in each light, and put the cap back on. After a couple of days the condensation soon cleared up. I am tempted to leave them in if it re-occurs.

MSport_Jon · 07-05-2017, 09:56 AM

Some headlights are not sealed and have vents for ventilation. The LED headlights have this as well as a fan inside the headlight assembly. Moisture builds in there if the headlight is not used. The fan takes care of this problem. Not sure which headlights you have but chances are they are not sealed.

nyalpine90 · 07-05-2017, 10:00 AM

I had mine replace under warranty, had pics as evidence

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VikingOne Private First Class 11 Rep 198 Posts Drives: BMW G30 530e 2018 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berkshire, UK iTrader: (0)	I bought some large Silica Gel packs from Amazon, and opened the black cap at rear of the lights, and popped a pack in each light, and put the cap back on. After a couple of days the condensation soon cleared up. I am tempted to leave them in if it re-occurs. __________________ Previous: 2011 X3 2.0d xLine Previous: 2015 X3 LCI 3.0d xLine Current: 2018 530e 2L M-Sport I-Performance
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