Headlamp Condensation

Post by **srhutch** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:39 pm

My offside headlamp suffers from internal condensation which covers 100% of the lense.

I have just spoken to the dealer who is going to have a look next Monday. However they have stated that BMW wont replace as this is a natural effect of differing temperatures.

I dont accept this as I believe its b*ll*cks.

Does anybody else suffer with this problem?

Icedev · Post by **Icedev** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:50 pm

Natural effect my bum!

The one I purchased from the US had some moisture within the lights, dealer replaced under warranty

I've seen this issue raised fairly often and It's usually resolved by a dealer visit

takedown8 · Post by **takedown8** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 2:29 pm

That is total BS. You are not supposed to get condensation in there. That could screw up your wiring too, I would think.

WLH · Post by **WLH** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 2:42 pm

I had that problem on my 2003 and it was just a little condensation and the dealer replaced because they noticed it during the 15,000 mile service.

Post by **srhutch** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 6:54 pm

To be fair my dealer is very good, I dont think they realise how bad it is.

Will let you know come Monday though.

zee42 · Post by **zee42** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 10:24 pm

jeeze....how many times do I have to say this.....Kill all of them,and salt the earth for 20 miles around the dealership

Maybe bring a coupe of these guys for back up

Icedev · Post by **Icedev** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 11:38 pm

I know where I'm dining tonight

IN HELL!

fire-n-ice · Post by **fire-n-ice** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 6:25 pm

condensation is a pet peeve of mine! Not not NOT supposed to be there. That is complete and utter bullshit

. Do not accept that, find a dealer who will replace it...*shakes head*...unbelievable what some some stealers tell their valued customers

Cool Z4 · Post by **Cool Z4** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 7:32 pm

I had both mine replaced under warranty for same reason. They should replace yours as well.

flyboyaj · Post by **flyboyaj** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 7:40 pm

Ok, noticing a trend here. Lots of people need Avatars in here!!!!

FNI, you should use the one of you in your pool!!!

JimDiesel · Post by **JimDiesel** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:15 pm

My 06 was delivered with one headlight looking exactly like your pic. The Xenon failed 24hrs later. The seal was faulty on the back and the unit was replaced the same day.

I do wonder if they would have replaced the unit if the Xenon, hadnt failed.

fire-n-ice · Post by **fire-n-ice** » Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:18 pm

flyboyaj wrote:Ok, noticing a trend here. Lots of people need Avatars in here!!!!

FNI, you should use the one of you in your pool!!!

I don't know how

flyboyaj · Post by **flyboyaj** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:36 am

fire-n-ice wrote:I don't know how

Well, I'll have to fly down there and show you? When's the next time you'll be swimming? I'll come then.

Rick Hunter · Post by **Rick Hunter** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 8:08 am

flyboyaj wrote:
fire-n-ice wrote:I don't know how
Well, I'll have to fly down there and show you? When's the next time you'll be swimming? I'll come then.

Be careful, flyboyaj. Your headlamps might condensate.

Post by **srhutch** » Mon Jul 16, 2007 9:16 pm

Took car to dealer, who looked at and said "that is quite bad"

so new headlamp being fitted wednesday

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