[ed10255]

Hi can anyone tell me if this amount of condensation in my headlight housing is normal, and if not, can this be replaced under warranty by the dealer?

I noticed the condensation yesterday afternoon and it hasn't gone away on its own even after i took it out for a drive. I also didnt see any cracks in the housing itself.

Thanks!

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[ed10255]

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[BWbimmer]

Originally Posted by ed10255

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Do you clean your car with a pressure washer?

[ed10255]

There is a gas station I go to that uses a pressure washer hose, but last time i did that I didnt see any condensation inside the housing. I rinsed the car with a normal hose two nights ago and thats when I noticed condensation the next day.

[mario1208]

Originally Posted by ed10255

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Had the same issue with my 14 335 ..(left side headlight ..right side has no issue) so glad I was under a CPO warranty..had stealership replace it at no cost..seriously hope you're still under warranty..GL

[ed10255]

Thanks. No modifications on mine except the BMW MPPSK so I should be good?

[mario1208]

Originally Posted by ed10255

Hi can anyone tell me if this amount of condensation in my headlight housing is normal, and if not, can this be replaced under warranty by the dealer?

I noticed the condensation yesterday afternoon and it hasn't gone away on its own even after i took it out for a drive. I also didnt see any cracks in the housing itself.

Thanks!

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You'll be good take it the dealer ASAP ..warranty will cover it ..or at least mines was covered

[Silverlining_m2]

Originally Posted by BWbimmer

Do you clean your car with a pressure washer?

How does a pressure washer cause this? Because I'd like to avoid it lol

[Wires]

No way a pressure washer would cause that. I'd go to the dealer and have them replace it.

[im_an_alien]

BMW considers some condensation in headlights normal, esp if it burns off after turning on the headlights. Your experience may vary, they may or may not replace. Check post #9 here...
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1346014

[Sigge]

Agree. No pressure washer should be able to cause that. Unless OP didnt try to wash it from inside the engine bay lol. Maybe the lens was very cold and the water in the washer very hot?

[ed10255]

Originally Posted by im_an_alien

BMW considers some condensation in headlights normal, esp if it burns off after turning on the headlights. Your experience may vary, they may or may not replace. Check post #9 here...
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1346014

I saw that, but I left the car overnight in my garage to dry and it didn't go away the next day. I called my dealer and they said it's covered under warranty, so going in Friday to have the headlight replaced.

[Boostedphil698]

Not normal. I'm having yet another headlight put in my car this Thursday for the same issue.

[BWbimmer]

Originally Posted by Wires

No way a pressure washer would cause that. I'd go to the dealer and have them replace it.

The headlight covers are glued on, if this was not done propperly then you can actually push water into the casing.
All the people, I know, who discover the defect use a pressure washer on the car.

[Wires]

Originally Posted by BWbimmer

The headlight covers are glued on, if this was not done propperly then you can actually push water into the casing.
All the people, I know, who discover the defect use a pressure washer on the car.

Yes, but that is a DEFECT though. Otherwise EVERY automatic carwash would destroy every light. Which is why I'm saying you cannot do that (normally) and it needs to be warrantied.

Heck, if you want to use your logic, then if the car has a defective sunroof seal from the factory, you cannot park it outside -- ever -- in case is rains.

[BWbimmer]

Originally Posted by Wires

Yes, but that is a DEFECT though. Otherwise EVERY automatic carwash would destroy every light. Which is why I'm saying you cannot do that (normally) and it needs to be warrantied.

Heck, if you want to use your logic, then if the car has a defective sunroof seal from the factory, you cannot park it outside -- ever -- in case is rains.

I'm not argueing that it is a defekt. I was only asking if OE was using a pressure washer. What you interpret into my question is up to you.

The logic I am using is that if someone has the defect he might not even know about it and maybe should use a pressure washer to test before running out of warranty.
How about that?

[jnj2455]

I think a slight haze/fog from time to time can be considered normal.

But anything beyond that where it is enough to start forming condensate droplets I think there is a hole/opening, however small, where moisture is getting in.

[MeisterP]

This is unreal. This is a car at BMW I went to look at.
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[Wires]

Originally Posted by MeisterP

This is unreal. This is a car at BMW I went to look at.
https://i.postimg.cc/3xb2f4bW/61099-...-EEFB81-C4.jpg

What the heck! Was that a dealer lot?

[MeisterP]

Originally Posted by Wires

What the heck! Was that a dealer lot?

Oh yes I questioned them and they said that was acceptable and normal

[Wires]

Originally Posted by MeisterP

Oh yes I questioned them and they said that was acceptable and normal

Your profile pic is what my face looks like when reading that.

[MeisterP]

Originally Posted by Wires

Your profile pic is what my face looks like when reading that.

Totally. The fact he didn’t even try and pretend it was from a jet wash or faulty. “Yeah mate, it’s a 10min drive to clear that”.

I bet every Ferrari or Porsche etc looks that day outside a showroom