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Subject Topic: condensation in head light ?????
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02/1/2008 at 4:52pm
 Location: Stockport Cheshire
 Outfit: Compass Advantgarde 200 hdi motorhome
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QUESTION

What causes condensation in head light?

How do I cure it?

and would it fail its MOT, if I dont deal with it?

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polly put the kettle on !!!!!


02/1/2008 at 5:12pm
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It would surely fail an mot as it will corrode the mirror lens. Are you certain it's not a sealed beam unit?


02/1/2008 at 5:21pm
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It depends on age as to mirror lens is plastic or metal. Many new cars suffer from condensation in front and rear lamps, mainly with the new plastic lens, from a warranty/manufacturing point of veiw "if it clears within 20 mins with lights on" it is not a problem. For the MOT only if the beam pattern is affected...... PJ



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02/1/2008 at 5:28pm
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no idea

it's a peugeot boxer 290 LX SWB HDI year 2005

I have just looked in my hand book --tells me how to switch them on and change a bulb but not yet found anything else to help me

 



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02/1/2008 at 5:29pm
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Polly, if it tells you how to change a bulb it's not a sealed beam unit.


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I have had this ever year in the wifes BMW.

The morning before the MOT I spend an hour or so with a hairdryer blowing warm air through the rear and warming up the front and it goes. Then passes the MOT



02/1/2008 at 6:50pm
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Just take the black plastic cover off the rear access to the headlight leave it off for a week or so, it will evaporate or you can drill two small holes in said cover so it vents itself

mick




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