E36 BMW Condensation in front light.
07 March 2003, 08:45 AM
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Anyone had this problem? The front nearside light suffers from condensation in wet/damp weather. How can I stop this, or is a new light the only solution?
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07 March 2003, 09:55 AM
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'fraid it pretty normal and common... best advice seems to be sit the car with full beam on for a bit which clears it away. I've had it on 4 headlamp units - 2 OEM and 2 In.Pro Angel eye units. Plenty other folk have experienced it too.
07 March 2003, 10:51 AM
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Fitted some rather good PIAA bulbs to the main beam. Basically PIAA competition H1 bulbs. Amazing difference in light quality. The light output is white rather than the halogen yellow.
Not sure on their E approved rating, but they're in main beam anyway.
Not sure on their E approved rating, but they're in main beam anyway.
07 March 2003, 11:00 AM
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Only way to clear the condensation is to remove the entire headlamp unit, remove the bulbs, and either use a hairdryer to heat up the unit and expend the moisture, or put the whole unit in a heated cupboard (or similar) to do the same thing. After that, use some clear silicone sealant around any joints in the unit, replace the bulbs, and refit the unit. Bit of a pain, but the only way you'll clear the problem permanently.
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I had this problem with my E36....
BMW told me the front cover always gets condensation and it clears once the lights are on.
Condensation within the light housing itself is a fault with the unit and would need replacing.
Well - thats what the BMW dealer told me
Gastro
BMW told me the front cover always gets condensation and it clears once the lights are on.
Condensation within the light housing itself is a fault with the unit and would need replacing.
Well - thats what the BMW dealer told me
Gastro
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