I had the same problem with my Focus and solved it the same way, before I found this video. I searched the Internet for solutions, but did not find this one. Just now, by accident. Good video!
Thank you, Ford quoted me £1400+ for a new headlight because it would have failed it's MOT and said it would require removal of the front bumper and realignment, that was without VAT and labour. Managed to do it all in half and hour. using a hairdryer and dehumidifier then sealed it up again. Hardest bit was the clip for the wires, someone else suggested to push the clip toward the light then press the tab and it comes off better :)
Worked for me for a while but despite applying the silicone sealant and whatnot, it still came back on one of them. The driver side one I think. And I couldn’t see where the gap was that was letting moisture in! I’ve only managed to get it to stop happening by keeping the bulb protector rubber caps off. Strangely it’s fine like that but keep them on and the condensation happens again. 🤷🏻♂️ Very frustrating!
I’ve seen in the past people drilling a tiny hole at the bottom corner of the headlamp - nearest the centre of the car This allows water out when required and air flow to eliminate condensation
Thanks for this, I'm upgrading my mondeo for a newer one (2007 to 2010) the new car has condensation in the light so I was a bit worried (I've just spent 600 euros getting the old one fixed due to rusted connections because of water in the lights) I'll do the new one myself and save some money 👏
Good video, I had a great deal more condensation in my headlight, so after emptying the water i pored 200ml of IPA (isopropanol alcohol ) into the unit and gave it a good shake emptied and repeated leaving just a bit of alcohol in the light fitting, a couple of minuets later using a hair dryer it was completely clean and dry, no water marks on reflector or lens, i then checked for bad sealing around the light unit but all was fine? so i checked the air vent to make sure it was not blocked and i found out that the removable rubber vent was faulty from the beginning as the hole in the bottom did not go through the rubber to a hole on the inside upper, this was the fault for mine, i cut a hole in the inner part at the top this allowed air to go through the rubber vent and i could now blow through it. (Note: the hole is at the bottom on the outside and should have had a hole on the inside at the top) .
i hade the same issue i simple made two big holes at the bottom of the light and it as fixed ease not heating involved turned it on for 15m and 100% fixed
I have exactly the same problem (same headlight side), but it's also accompanied with error on board- headlamp malfunction service required, and my right upper led (part of day light) don't work, until evening. Any advice? Thanks
i had this problem on my vw passat cc , i used the old fish tank clear seal for tanks, gorilla tape and run bead all way round once fully dry, i did another layer to be sure adn now is all fixed and yet millions spent and i fixed it with 1 tube and tape and yet volkswagen couldn,t ppffttttttttt vw
Thanks. Got a bunch of water in mine from spraying the engine bay. Got it dried out just removing the main H11 light bulb and putting in front of fan. Only issue is that where all the dozens of water droplets were on the inside, they dried and left a small residue behind, so all kinds of little residue spots left on the inside where the inside glass can't be reached. Sucks. May spray some filtered water inside, slosh around, and redry. Not sure.
@@Littlegibbonewtriton Hi I bought distilled water and used a spray bottle sprayer into the light fixture just a couple sprays, swished the water around & poured it out a couple times. let dry and spots mostly gone, still a few but cant notice unless close up
I did this to mine and didn’t work just take a rubber of the bulbs in the back of the unit fixed for good no rain gets in don’t even have have to take light out again must need more air
The ONLY proper seal method is to heat the housing assembly in an oven, separate the lense, remove old or existing sealant that failed, clean thoroughly with alcohol, apply NEW BUTYL RUBBER bead surround, reheat assembly, compress together, reinforce bond with tape while cooling, leave excess butyl alone, MOST IMPORTANTLY !!! DON'T FOLLOW THESE FOOLS USING DRILLS, SILICONE (omg🙄), SILICA GEL, AIR COMPRESSORS, VACCUMS, ETC. All ya need is an oven, 2 x 1ft pieces of wood blocking, $20 roll of oem butyl, book tape...backed by proper knowledge. It's out there...so go find it.
I had the same problem with my Focus and solved it the same way, before I found this video. I searched the Internet for solutions, but did not find this one. Just now, by accident.
Good video!
Thank you, Ford quoted me £1400+ for a new headlight because it would have failed it's MOT and said it would require removal of the front bumper and realignment, that was without VAT and labour. Managed to do it all in half and hour. using a hairdryer and dehumidifier then sealed it up again. Hardest bit was the clip for the wires, someone else suggested to push the clip toward the light then press the tab and it comes off better :)
Nice one bud , 🙌🏼
Same car ,same issue ..
saved this for when time comes to fix mine ..
the funnel to direct the air 👌🏻Nice touch
Tadas you’re a legend. I plan to try this myself asap. Been a long term issue with my headlights.
Worked for me for a while but despite applying the silicone sealant and whatnot, it still came back on one of them. The driver side one I think. And I couldn’t see where the gap was that was letting moisture in! I’ve only managed to get it to stop happening by keeping the bulb protector rubber caps off. Strangely it’s fine like that but keep them on and the condensation happens again. 🤷🏻♂️ Very frustrating!
Happy days just did this after your video on wife's 2012 focus thank you fella 👍
Great help. By the bag you used..I'm a local!
Aciu uz video! Man ta pati problema ant Focus'o :D
I’ve seen in the past people drilling a tiny hole at the bottom corner of the headlamp - nearest the centre of the car
This allows water out when required and air flow to eliminate condensation
is that on the inside of light at the back and on the inside edge of the lamp towards the grill in the middle?
@@petepercussion looking at the car, the bottom corner nearest the grill. Small hole up through the lense, so no water can get in, only air
Thank you I’m having that problem on the right side and indicator bulb gone
Thanks for this, I'm upgrading my mondeo for a newer one (2007 to 2010) the new car has condensation in the light so I was a bit worried (I've just spent 600 euros getting the old one fixed due to rusted connections because of water in the lights) I'll do the new one myself and save some money 👏
Very nice video. Thanks for the explanation.
Thanks mate, I'll do my focus today..cheers
Good video, I had a great deal more condensation in my headlight, so after emptying the water i pored 200ml of IPA (isopropanol alcohol ) into the unit and gave it a good shake emptied and repeated leaving just a bit of alcohol in the light fitting, a couple of minuets later using a hair dryer it was completely clean and dry, no water marks on reflector or lens, i then checked for bad sealing around the light unit but all was fine? so i checked the air vent to make sure it was not blocked and i found out that the removable rubber vent was faulty from the beginning as the hole in the bottom did not go through the rubber to a hole on the inside upper, this was the fault for mine, i cut a hole in the inner part at the top this allowed air to go through the rubber vent and i could now blow through it.
(Note: the hole is at the bottom on the outside and should have had a hole on the inside at the top) .
Looks fantastic!!!
I have just had to do the same thing. It seems a common issue on this model.
Nice video, but please going forward turn down the so called background music 🙉 far to loud. 👍
Thanks for the feedback
Agreed!
i hade the same issue i simple made two big holes at the bottom of the light and it as fixed ease not heating involved turned it on for 15m and 100% fixed
Thanks. Same car same problem lol. Mine it’s the driver side tho. Thanks very helpful
Same here. Must be a common problem in these.
Hi, great video! How long did this fix last and is normal no nonsense clear sealant ok or would it need to be heat resistant?
I have this issue with the xenon unit
My car had water which we removed. Fitted new bulbs. Worked for a day and they don't work. How can I fix it
I have exactly the same problem (same headlight side), but it's also accompanied with error on board- headlamp malfunction service required, and my right upper led (part of day light) don't work, until evening.
Any advice?
Thanks
Thank you, i will give this a try.
Is it cause it has a cheap sealant from factory?
i had this problem on my vw passat cc , i used the old fish tank clear seal for tanks, gorilla tape and run bead all way round once fully dry, i did another layer to be sure adn now is all fixed and yet millions spent and i fixed it with 1 tube and tape and yet volkswagen couldn,t ppffttttttttt vw
Thanks. Got a bunch of water in mine from spraying the engine bay. Got it dried out just removing the main H11 light bulb and putting in front of fan. Only issue is that where all the dozens of water droplets were on the inside, they dried and left a small residue behind, so all kinds of little residue spots left on the inside where the inside glass can't be reached. Sucks. May spray some filtered water inside, slosh around, and redry. Not sure.
What did you end up doing mate have same issue
@@Littlegibbonewtriton Hi I bought distilled water and used a spray bottle sprayer into the light fixture just a couple sprays, swished the water around & poured it out a couple times. let dry and spots mostly gone, still a few but cant notice unless close up
Superb job
Is the fix working 4 weeks on?
Yes, it still does.
What kind of glue do you use? thanks.
Please check the description
Thank you!
I did this to mine and didn’t work just take a rubber of the bulbs in the back of the unit fixed for good no rain gets in don’t even have have to take light out again must need more air
Hi did you take out just 1 cover off or all 3?
I wanna buy you a beer
We’re this after market headlights or original oem headlights?
Original ones
Great job on the repair
Yea
Tea yea beer for you
Ford want £1300 for a single assembly 🙂,
F*ck Ford for this! Same problem here!
The ONLY proper seal method is to heat the housing assembly in an oven, separate the lense, remove old or existing sealant that failed, clean thoroughly with alcohol, apply NEW BUTYL RUBBER bead surround, reheat assembly, compress together, reinforce bond with tape while cooling, leave excess butyl alone, MOST IMPORTANTLY !!! DON'T FOLLOW THESE FOOLS USING DRILLS, SILICONE (omg🙄), SILICA GEL, AIR COMPRESSORS, VACCUMS, ETC. All ya need is an oven, 2 x 1ft pieces of wood blocking, $20 roll of oem butyl, book tape...backed by proper knowledge. It's out there...so go find it.
That’s what you get when you buy a cheap Ford product. NO headlight on a brand new car should be leaking that early!
Bro this car is a 2011 and the video went up in 2020. Where did you get the idea this was a brand new car
Same on my e93 lci, and now my st does it somewhat