headlight condensation

Smac355 · 05-25-2010, 09:10 PM

Guys, i just got new headlights installed after an accident. Friday night i get a dash light for the headlight, turns out the passenger side light was out and i could see condensation in it. Now that is has warmed up over the past couple days light is working again and no condensation. Any ideas? I called BMW, they were checking on the availability of a new light, but now that it is working again dont know if they are really going to swap it out.

rsjean · 05-26-2010, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Smac355

Guys, i just got new headlights installed after an accident. Friday night i get a dash light for the headlight, turns out the passenger side light was out and i could see condensation in it. Now that is has warmed up over the past couple days light is working again and no condensation. Any ideas? I called BMW, they were checking on the availability of a new light, but now that it is working again dont know if they are really going to swap it out.

It will happen again. Take a picture that time. That is if you run in to denials from the dealer....

Smac355 · 05-26-2010, 11:34 AM

they are just replacing it... guess they figure why would i lie about a new headlight, especially after not having my car for a month... not like I'm benefiting from getting a new one.

FJUNO78 · 05-31-2010, 06:23 PM

fwiw, my 135i headlights fogged up the first few times it got wet. i read a few posts saying it eventually stops... thankfully it did... 6 months later, not as much as a droplet.

vwown3d · 07-08-2010, 06:42 AM

same boat im in. Got a headlight replaced yesterday because the mounting tab was broken. It fogged up a little on the inside. It goes away when the car site. Checked today after driving and there was none. I hope it won't come back. Will keep checking.

05-25-2010, 09:10 PM	#1
Smac355 Lieutenant 40 Rep 400 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (0)	headlight condensation Guys, i just got new headlights installed after an accident. Friday night i get a dash light for the headlight, turns out the passenger side light was out and i could see condensation in it. Now that is has warmed up over the past couple days light is working again and no condensation. Any ideas? I called BMW, they were checking on the availability of a new light, but now that it is working again dont know if they are really going to swap it out. __________________ Black Sapphire Metallic 135i/Coral Leather Interior/ Gloss Black Grills/20% tint/M door sills/Black 135i badge, smoked LED side marker, Dinan stage II , DINAN Exhaust, performance side skirts, performance shift boot/e-brake, pedals, carbon fiber wrapped interior
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05-26-2010, 11:34 AM	#3
Smac355 Lieutenant 40 Rep 400 Posts Drives: Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (0)	they are just replacing it... guess they figure why would i lie about a new headlight, especially after not having my car for a month... not like I'm benefiting from getting a new one. __________________ Black Sapphire Metallic 135i/Coral Leather Interior/ Gloss Black Grills/20% tint/M door sills/Black 135i badge, smoked LED side marker, Dinan stage II , DINAN Exhaust, performance side skirts, performance shift boot/e-brake, pedals, carbon fiber wrapped interior
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05-31-2010, 06:23 PM	#4
FJUNO78 Captain 15 Rep 885 Posts Drives: 25 to 2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: staten island, NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 135i [0.00] 2007 e92 328I [0.00]	fwiw, my 135i headlights fogged up the first few times it got wet. i read a few posts saying it eventually stops... thankfully it did... 6 months later, not as much as a droplet. __________________ 2010 135i - Alpine White - Coral Red- Glacier Trim - Bluetooth - ///M Sport - Paddle Shifters
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07-08-2010, 06:42 AM	#5
vwown3d New Guy 21 Rep 319 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (4)	same boat im in. Got a headlight replaced yesterday because the mounting tab was broken. It fogged up a little on the inside. It goes away when the car site. Checked today after driving and there was none. I hope it won't come back. Will keep checking.
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