xenon condensation - right driver side

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klewis

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Hi Guys,
Am wondering what to do. I recently got a set of xenon headlights fitted to my 2008 z4 m coupe. I then encountered a problem - with my driver side headlight. So after 2weeks i took the car back to the mechanic that fitted them - he soaked up all the water with alot of tissue paper rolled up into a stick shape and pushed into the light - he then blasted the headlight with water and it looked in order. He then put a case back around with what he thought was a proper sealing...

I woke this morning to find the headlight AGAIN - totally condensed and water!! i am at my wits end as I feel he doesnt know how to fix and I have a headlight always full of water!! :(

Can anyone help me !!
KL
 
make sure when you seal the headlight there isn't much humidity in the air and that its warm. I've always had condensation problems with these lights when sealing them in the winter or in the rain. When it warms up there's condensation inside. Alternately your mehanic can drill a hole in the light to keep the vented.
 
I had that when I jet washed around my lights, I stuck a hair dryer at the back and let the water go to the bottom, then used some kitchen roll on the end of a large screw driver to soak it up! Jobs a gooden
 
ZED_NOT_ZEE said:
make sure when you seal the headlight there isn't much humidity in the air and that its warm. I've always had condensation problems with these lights when sealing them in the winter or in the rain. When it warms up there's condensation inside. Alternately your mehanic can drill a hole in the light to keep the vented.
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yeah i think i maybe need to dry out the headlamp and then buy a new seal cover for around the lamp area from the dealer?
I think maybe the mechanic pinched the seal and now its allowing moisture in...
 
I get this in winter on mine.. but never in summer... soak the seals in some silicone grease... to relube them incase they have dried up.

Failing that i think the new seals are around £10.
 
aquazi said:
I get this in winter on mine.. but never in summer... soak the seals in some silicone grease... to relube them incase they have dried up.

Failing that i think the new seals are around £10.
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thanku - ill try that!!
 
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