Headlight Condensation / Moisture Removal - Simple Step by Step DIY Guide

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  • Опубликовано: 5 май 2023
  • In this video I show how you can easily remove moisture / condensation out of any headlight without removing the headlamp using very simple steps. I give some tips on what to look for and what can prevent having the moisture come back.
    Water in headlights, use these steps to remove and keep your headlights clear.
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    How to stop moisture coming back in my headlamps
    What causes moisture in the headlight
    Water condensation In headlight remove easily without removing headlight.
    Step by step DIY instructions
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Комментарии • 45

  • @arnoldrimmer9161
    @arnoldrimmer9161 8 месяцев назад +2

    Just what I was looking for, thanks so much! 👍

  • @randlecycling2462
    @randlecycling2462 Год назад +11

    Hey Garard, I am an Australian mechanic who was working in England which is how I found your channel. I recently came back to Australia and got done over by a cruze timing belt without the cam tools. Your videos have helped me many times and find it funny when I'm a bit stuck I find yours. Thank you I appreciate your efforts.

    • @GerardBurkeBurkesGarage
      @GerardBurkeBurkesGarage  Год назад +1

      Thank you Ben, I really appreciate you taking the time to say those kinds words. I am delighted I have been able to help out fellow Techs including yourself along the way. It's easy to get stuck in this game and info sharing can help us all out in tricky times.
      Cheers Ben, happy fixing mate.

  • @WendyNikitisLacheiou
    @WendyNikitisLacheiou 2 месяца назад

    I’ve had the new headlights in my Ford F150 for maybe three months. It sucked to see the condensation after a snowstorm. I’ll definitely do this. Thanks for the video.😊

  • @fulgins1
    @fulgins1 2 месяца назад

    Thanks man appreciate it
    I'm facing the same issue with both of my car headlights I'll try your methods 😊

  • @oscarmercado9679
    @oscarmercado9679 8 месяцев назад +2

    Hey! Did what you said with a balloon blower and had to put a hose and worked like you said! I didn’t have a air compressor so I had to use what I had! The balloon buddy is called blows air and by having it on for 5 yo 10 minutes it started blowing hot air and that helped! I’ll try to send you a picture of my air blower! Sorry couldn’t attach a picture!

  • @jayb.777
    @jayb.777 5 месяцев назад +1

    This is fantastic!! You even provided household items alternatives.. thank you very much!

  • @Dancing_Alone_wRentals
    @Dancing_Alone_wRentals 7 месяцев назад +1

    Very cool tips. tHanks

  • @3107197000
    @3107197000 Год назад +1

    The best video I've seen so far ..headlight on my BMW has the same problem..fare play 👍👍

  • @patkelly7999
    @patkelly7999 Год назад

    Mighty job Gerard, Thank You💯👌👍🙏🙂

  • @Mr-Keating
    @Mr-Keating 11 месяцев назад

    Haha. Been in the trade nearly 20 years and never seen nor heard of this. Very smart.

  • @reaper060670
    @reaper060670 7 месяцев назад

    I had to take the headlamp out of my nieces VW POLO. It was full of water levelled up tp one corner like u said and I took it off got the bulbs out. I poured the water out if it but I shoulda used the Hairdryer. I don't have an Air gun but I do have a WET/DRY VAC and it blows some air out if it. I think I will give it a proper go tomorrow night.
    Great video but it's probably best to buy new lights..

    • @thedareneewilliams8360
      @thedareneewilliams8360 2 месяца назад +1

      Yeah If you've got
      A cracked Lens
      you might as well not try to suck the
      H2O.... out😮

  • @claudes1973
    @claudes1973 3 месяца назад

    What if I don't have a vacuum? can I just use my hair dryer? Blow cold air in there and then hot air, switch back and forth?

  • @dmcresins
    @dmcresins Год назад +1

    I had just done this job last week. Where were ya when I needed ya? 😂 Still watch, though. Always learn something!

  • @crow7580
    @crow7580 9 месяцев назад

    Cheers for the video, i have the issue with both headlights on an insignia has me heart broke, i dried them out with a hairdryer for the nct the other day but today there just as bad going to try the dessicant bags and see

    • @andrewscammell3415
      @andrewscammell3415 9 месяцев назад +1

      On my Insignia I managed to get a small hose into the headlamp and used my wet/dry Vac to get as much moisture out first, then used a hair dryer for about 10 minutes, and so far so good, as Gerard said check the seals on the covers to the headlights.

    • @crow7580
      @crow7580 9 месяцев назад

      @@andrewscammell3415 great thanks for that

  • @keithroberts5611
    @keithroberts5611 2 месяца назад +1

    Tobe honest if it's not a permanent solution from condensation or water entering the lens? By which this problem could happen time and time again!!! I would rather seek out either second hand unit or new depending on make and model? Ebay seems a better option, Anyways thanks for this informative stream thankyou!!👍🇬🇧

  • @AA-zj3ng
    @AA-zj3ng 11 дней назад

    Quick question, is it possible for condensation to make the headlights yellow/cloudy?

  • @johnvalencia3732
    @johnvalencia3732 4 месяца назад

    Looks like I’ll have to do the drilling you suggested. My 2020 Murano passenger side is the culprit. There are no bulbs to pull out and no breathers that I could find. I’m told to replace the assembly for a cost of approximately $1600.00. Truthfully, trying to find someone who could do this hack.

  • @Krookavan
    @Krookavan 3 месяца назад +1

    We drilled a tiny hole right in the lowest corner, then when you start driving the air clears it out .

  • @bishtgovind1997
    @bishtgovind1997 7 месяцев назад +6

    Got moisture issues in both of my headlights for BMW 1 series. Had a consultation with mechanic, who are recommending to change the headlights costs of $3000 for both the headlights. I will try this and see if this could save me some peny. Thanks a lot

    • @cosmokramer1213
      @cosmokramer1213 6 месяцев назад

      How did you get on? I was told the same thing by my car yard, feel they are trying to screw us. Don't need new lights for a bit of condensation..

    • @mihaelkubura6723
      @mihaelkubura6723 4 месяца назад

      Its a fabric falsh...Also in left side

  • @bishtgovind1997
    @bishtgovind1997 5 месяцев назад +1

    After a lot of research, found a only mechanic in the city who did the repair for $600 for both the lights, and also gave 1 year warranty. He informed he has repaired lots of lights with condensation issues for BMW 1 series. Finally, long wait ended up to be worth it.

  • @gtoakley6489
    @gtoakley6489 7 месяцев назад

    Idea- leave dipped lights on and suck out air as per here via full Beam light hole

  • @Southampton_Dash_Cam_SO19
    @Southampton_Dash_Cam_SO19 Год назад +1

    do you have a water trap fitted to your air compressor?

    • @GerardBurkeBurkesGarage
      @GerardBurkeBurkesGarage  Год назад +1

      All of the compressors I use have either one in line/in built with compressor or run a separate regulator and filter combo.

    • @Southampton_Dash_Cam_SO19
      @Southampton_Dash_Cam_SO19 Год назад

      @@GerardBurkeBurkesGarage only checking because as you are obviously aware compressed air contains moisture by default and you wouldn’t want any extra on that job 😉

    • @GerardBurkeBurkesGarage
      @GerardBurkeBurkesGarage  Год назад

      @@Southampton_Dash_Cam_SO19 👌👌

  • @roberttrayner501
    @roberttrayner501 2 месяца назад

    What if you cant get into the lens? I have a vw golf mk7.5 headlights both high and low beam have projector lens and the DRLs and indicators are LED strip so no way to put a pipe into the headlight unit? Could anybody help? Thanks

    • @adamperry7222
      @adamperry7222 2 месяца назад

      Same here w my 2016 Jetta. Dealer wants me to spend 1700 on a new assembly.

  • @raymondsiewert2720
    @raymondsiewert2720 3 месяца назад +5

    30 minutes? Try 1hour or more ! Guaranteed it fogged up again over night as soon as it cooled down.

  • @onelove9101
    @onelove9101 2 месяца назад

    😮the vents are block thats why

  • @anamfaryal8956
    @anamfaryal8956 8 месяцев назад +2

    too much talk

    • @ses6jwg
      @ses6jwg 6 месяцев назад

      I agree on and on and on

  • @ahmedalimian9597
    @ahmedalimian9597 4 месяца назад

    Be practical instead of your documentary 😡