Condensation Headlights Ultimate fix - How to
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- Опубликовано: 28 фев 2018
- In this video I readdress the issue of condensation within my headlights on my BMW M3 and offer a solution that will fix the issue once and for all.
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Common problem on most modern headlamps. Seems to be worse on Xenon and LED lamps as they don't generate enough heat to turn the condensate in to a vapour which can leave via the vents. Hence it's rarely an issue for cars with Halogen bulbs that are regularly used as they get really hot. Great video went in to lots of detail :)
SpeedyUK thank you for your comment, and you are right too.
Hello guys. I had lots of condensation that no amount of hairdryer heat would remove. Then the headlight burned and a week later the adaptive on that headlight was giving a fault warning. I removed the headlight, disassembled the ballast and the adaptive module that is also underneath the headlight. They had lots of water. I used contactor cleaner for the rusted contacts and put the headlight and modules in the oven for 10 minutes in the lowest temperature. Repwated a couple of times being careful not to melt the plastic. Then I sealed the lens as shown on this video, now the ballast is working and the adaptive module is not giving fault codes. I only spent the cost of the silicone. No shop will want to help you save money like this. Thanks for the video. It was inspiring.
PS. I suspect the water entered through the rear cover As it seemed the seal was not being pressed at all and at speed in the rain water was sipping in. The screw posts are too long for the cover to seat properly. So I used a Dremel to make the posts shorter and make the rubber seal tighter.
ckraken rummer wow you really went to town, well done mate, let’s hope your fix holds up forever, it’s such a pain to keep disassembling the car.
Very informative video 👍
* UPDATE * This fix carried out 10 months ago is still free from any condensation, I mean even though there has been plenty of cold weather since there has not been one single instance on water in the headlight or fogging up since this solution was carried out..
Appreciate the update
Got same issue after 3 months after car was repainted. Passenger side ok. Driver side mist leaving the top cover off while driving the heat will clear the mist. Or using heat gun and enclosed box. I believe the fix is reseal the clear cover on the housing and all gaskets. I made my own thin gaskets from silicone from hardware and placed oem gasket ontop. Very tight seal. No more condensation. Cost me about $70. New adaptive light cost $600. Good video.
You’re a pro man 👍🏼
Going to attempt this today on my mk2 focus st
Great thinking - can you point me to a video for the 5 series F10/F11 - is the best access to a vent from beneath the wheel arch?
The gel you are thinking of is a good idea actually, we use it offshore in electrical components thats goes subsea. It is a dielectric silicon oil. Overheating with this is no issue, it will transfer heat pretty well. However, not sure how "easy" this solution is tho, it is pretty messy to work with. But thanks for the videos again, as always, and keep them coming :)
bshagen that’s interesting, if I have the issue again I’m definitely be trying the gel, I am however very confident that reselling the lights has solved the problem.
So I’m confused here. What was the key to remove condensation? Was it replacing rubber seal on the top of the housing (when you open the hood), was it splitting silicon grill in between the headlight housing, was it the silicon bags?
I made the mistake of returning a wet ballast like that back into it's place just so that I use the seal on it since another aftermarket ballast is actually powering my bulb. Now I have condensation on the new headlight 24h after installing it. So learn from my mistakes - don't return a wet ballast back into the headlight. I will deal with this issue later on but silica gel packs are easing the problem so far.
LOL! and it is needed to remove the bumper to work on the headlights!
That sounds fantastic by the way
How did you get on?
@@carlubetv getting the power plug from the back of the light was a pain in the grass, removed all of the bulbs and used a hair dryer on a low temperature but long duration (25mins). On the Mk2 focus ST it leaks on the corner at the indicator side, I used alcohol wipes to clean and then a black all weather silicone sealer. I'm going to let it cure over night in my house as it drops below freezing tonight. I won't know if I'm successful until Wednesday morning 👍
Thanks for your help 😁
@@damo8754 Great work mate, lets hope this will kill the issue.
@@carlubetv 🤞
What silicon bags are u using buddy
Is this ballast on every headlight ? or is it specific to these more modern Xenon lights ?
Mine is a Z4 from 2005, and it's the original headlights.. so they're pretty old.
FragranceView I think you’ll have them too, but I don’t know if they sit at the bottom of the unit like mine.. I think you’ll have to remove your units to illuminate all the water and check for cracks or degrading of the seals
No worries, thanks buddy
Itll still steam up guarantee you. Had this issue. The way i fixed it surprisingly was to allow the light to breath. Opposite of what you’re doing (sealing everything) instead remove covers for ventilation but keep the areas where water can seep in sealed.
3 months on I have had no issues.. the light haven’t steamed up once.
@Vivek V Don't seal up any small openings
Aren’t there vent tubes in the back? Perhaps they’re clogged.
I had mud wasps build nests in any openings they could find, including the keyhole for my lawnmower!!
You would think that the obscene price that we pay for a quality automobile, that this problem would not be an issue. I have made an appointment with my dealer to look at this issue. (answer) Prevent it! If you can't prevent it from happening again, it's time to invent a headlight casing that this will not occur.
Steve Mumma (nylonguitar) I couldn’t agree with you more but even if you bought a brand-new four series they do it as well, they have moved the position of the ballast though to the back of the headlight so when it does get wet you don’t lose your headlights.
Top video! 8 months on hows the light? Still condensation free?
Hiren Patel absolutely mate, no condensation at all!!
@@carlubetv I got to give it a go!
Hi could you please tell me if this prevents the condensation build up and what is the silicone your using thanks 🤙
jackrawmarsh yes still fine now, are used aquatic sealant for fish tanks
I’m
Saddened it takes that much work i know it’s not something i can even begin to attemp, what would a total headlight replacement cost for a 535i 2011 just the driver side is heavily condensation,
I did a retrofit and one headlight has condensation and the other one is good. Could i just open it back again and make sure to put enough butyl around it?? I have heard silicone will make it harder to open them if i may need to in the future
McLovin Hello mate, BMW do use butty and I bought some as I was going to completely take the report but I didn’t so I didn’t use it.
One of my headlights on my bmw e90 keeps fogging up all the time, but I don’t know if I want to fix it because it takes such a long time to just remove the headlight.
I remember my old car (2005 Volvo v50) on that car I could remove both headlights in like 2 minutes, all I had to do was to remove 2 clips. No tools required.
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Sebbe kartellen Maybe try the hairdryer technique to start with then.
Great video, I have the same problem on my Bmw 5 series f10. Does anyone know where I can pay and have a similar service as shown in this video. I live in London east. Much appreciated
Hi, just purchased an e92 with adaptive xenon, keep getting a right dimmed light failure warning light and bulb goes out, turn lights off and on again it’s fine for a few minutes and then the same, it goes off, on, off, on, off and then failure warning light, is it the bulb or the ballast do you think 🤔 many thanks for your help.
Steven Richards when a xenon light is about to blow it looks dimmer and a pinky colour, once it goes it doesn’t come back, it’s more likely to be the ballast
That’s what I thought, thanks for the video and quick response. 👍
Steven Richards no bother mate
Happened on my E46 and it was the bulb
Can you show in detail exactly where you added silicone around the headlamp housing?
Zhiwei Tan not really as I showed what I filmed, The lens has just come away slightly on mine, so yours might be different
Did you unplug the battery before removing the headlight or not? I believe i have the same problem
Shayan K no, I didn’t.. what’s your problem mate?
CarLubeTv ok nice. Water has gotten into my bulb and there is heavy condensation in the passenger side bulb. Looks like i have to do this as the bulb isn’t working
My mom has a Toyota Aygo with condensation and it bothers me so much finally I can fix it.
Gert Kriel I glad to be of help
Hope you used electronic grade silicon as silicon while curing attacks electric circuits and they can fail over time due to this
MOTOUK I hope you didn’t use electrical grade silicon in your fish tank, otherwise over time it will will poison your fish! Ha ha seriously I just used it on the plastic components
My 2015 f10 gave me warnings that the adaptive headlight module failed and the daytime running lamps aren’t turning on after it went through a car wash, there was condensation but not anymore
Cristiano Ronaldo Did you replace the DRL bulbs?
@@millll111lllI not yet , just had drl as off for the mean time
Couldn’t you just rewire the wires at a different place not on the bottom of the headlight like move the wires in the harness extend them or something like that to move them out of the bottom of headlight you know
Did your adaptive still work?
Syed Taher yes mate
Didn't water get into your adaptive control module?
Do you have anu smoked tint on headlights?
Daniel G. Yes, just light smoke
@@carlubetv thanks. They looks goood.
Did you expierience any deacrese of light level after tint???
Daniel G. No mate, it was a very light smoke
I have the same issue about a 10months ago in my F10,and that time i just open the lid from under the wheel and close the cap on mud guard.afterwards i was looking how to change daytime bulb and then i remind myself that i left that lid open,then close it how i should be and the condensation back like fuck.awesome video thanks
James Dean Unfortunately once there is water in there you can’t get it out and stop it condensating without completely drying out the light which is a real pain in the backside.
I used hair blower perfect
Is Moisture come in projector headlight in new car is defactive. please reply sir .
I thought by blocking the vents with silicone would stop heat disipation and in turn worsen the problem im new to this problem though and trying to find a solution for my 1 series the left light has a puddle in and now the sun is out it fogs up and look s a mess BMW huh who knew they had poor design ncluded with Every BMW lol
What are those bags? Name? They retain the water?
Your Gaming Channel they are just silicon gel bags.
CarLubeTv and what they do?
Desiccant. They will absorb any moisture.Good idea!!
My 2018 F80 is already having this issue :(
BMWs more than any other car suffer this annoying affliction I think! Actually Porsche’s suffer to, I’ve never heard of Audis having issues!
No wonder the dealer want $450 labor to change a headlight bulb lol
Stupid engineering for stupid car, all new bmw now should come with hair dryer too
drove thru a flash flood in my e92 and both headlights were smoking. Now both have condensation inside and neither high or low beam working. Assuming the ballasts are shot
motiv8_m3 I would put my money on them being toast mate.
Jump on eBay £25 and save yourself some money these ballasts are hundreds of pounds from BMW, pay close attention to the part ref number.
You did remove it to pieces
Outrageous and stupid design to take bumpers off and wheels to get to lights out no wonder people are getting ripped off
Manufacturing design defect! Poor engineering. All electrical components should have been sealed from the factory. I have this problem now, started yesterday. (just out of repair shop for brakes and other issues).
John Galv it’s a really annoying issue due to the amount of things which need to be taken off the car to fix!!
John I have same issue. The short life sealant they use and the gasket wears out. You need to reseal and make your own silicone gaskets. I used gutter and roof silicone. Don't bother with the dealer unless you have warranty.
cars are too complicated.
Easy option is to drill a small hole in the bottom of the headlight to allow it to breathe
mr turner that’s not a good idea mate, one reason the light already have two breather hole with rubber pipes off them, two if you do the the wheels with spin water off the road into your lights.
In cold weather it will mist again from the hole. Reseal everything after drying out with heat gun. Make sure breather pipes are cleaned out.