12-17-2017, 04:04 PM | #1 |
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Headlight condensation / water droplets
I have done a search and it seems like headlight condensation is normal and to be expected. It even says this in the owners manual.
However I water droplets in both my headlights which I don't believe is normal. I have made a video https://we.tl/ytI72OLNpM What do you think? I'm going to the dealers asking for a fix. |
12-18-2017, 07:07 AM | #3 | |
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If you had water droplets in only the LH headlight it would have been OK? If you had water droplets in only the RH headlight it would have been OK? So having droplets in both at the same time it is NOT OK? Sorry am I missing something? Note. You have posted this in the F25 (X3) forum. |
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12-18-2017, 07:20 AM | #4 | |
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Yes I know this is the F25 X3 forum as the car in question is a F25 X3 |
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12-18-2017, 08:08 AM | #5 |
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NO, its not normal get them replace under warranty.
i had right passenger side replace on my previous X3. (2015) |
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12-18-2017, 01:07 PM | #6 |
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I get it in both of mine... and in almost all of my BMWs headlights since I owned an e46. typically it only happens if I drive through large (like 8-10 inch deep) puddles. Take the access cover off the back and leave off overnight and it should fix it.
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12-19-2017, 10:08 AM | #7 |
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Been there, got the T-shirt.
The most common source (especially if it's both headlights) is humid air in the housing; typically from a damp warm day in the past. Then, when fall/winter temperatures set in, there's condensation. Solution is to open them up and let them dry out. Be sure to remove the bulbs. You can aid this by using a hair dryer on low to move dry heated air into the housing. When you seal the housings, the dry air should prevent the problem from recurring. The other cause can be that the bulb access panels aren't sealing completely, in which case the other poster's comment about water getting in directly can be the cause. If so, most dealers will fix this under warranty. Good luck! |
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