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RachZ4

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Hi all,

I'm new to the Z4 and this Forum.

Can anyone please tell me, is it a common thing for the headlights on an old Z4 (mine is 03) to get condensation in them?

I was thinking of buying a new set but then would this be a waste of money?

Thanks!
 
Welcome to the forum , before buying new units take a look at the actual cover on the back of your existing ones , could be they aren't secured properly or the seals on them can perish so might need replacing . You can dry out the moisture with a hairdryer or by removing the units & placing indoors somewhere warm & dry
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Thanks!
This is all new to me. I used to help my ex husband do things with cars but I've never done anything myself. I'm looking forward to learning new things and having this car as my little project!

I don't collect it until Tuesday so will have a look at the headlights once I've got it.
 
If they're xenons and not halogen make sure the condensatrion doesn't become a pool of water. Otherwise the water could make it's way down to the ballast unit that sits directly underneath the headlight unit and bork it.
Don't ask me how I know that.
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I don't think they are Xenon, I haven't checked but will do on Tuesday when I collect.
Haha and by that, I'm guessing that you know from experience!
 
Hi and welcome to the forum.

The easiest way to tell if the car has Xenons is to look at the light switch. If there are two thumbwheels, one for adjusting the brightness of the dash lights and another for adjusting the headlight beam height, then it doesn't have Xenons. Cars with Xenons only have the one for the dash lights as the beam height is self-adjusting.

Enjoy Tuesday, and maybe post a photo or two once you stop driving! :thumbsup:
 
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