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Dec 16th, 2006, 17:17 | #1 |
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Headlight Unit Condensation
Hi all,
I've done a search but couldn't find anything about headlight condensation. I picked up my new S40 yesterday and after a night's driving in the rain I notice that the nearside headlight unit is misted up around the indicator. Is a small amount of condensation normal? I know some headlight units are ventilated which should let water out as well as in, but don't know about S40/V50's... The units are the standard headlights. Thanks, Justin. |
Dec 17th, 2006, 17:29 | #2 |
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I took the unit out and dried it out with a hairdrier by removing the cover where the bulbs are fitted. I then smeared a thin layer around the seal on the back of the unit and re fitted it. No condensation since.
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Dec 18th, 2006, 01:38 | #3 | |
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Hi,
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Angel dust?? Talc?? Silicon ?? Or is there a Volvo sealant? Des. . .
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Dec 21st, 2006, 16:40 | #4 |
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Dec 22nd, 2006, 12:28 | #5 |
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Hi,
Thanks for that.. The fact that vaseline does not dry out or cure like silicon means it says "live". Is there any way to rejuvinate the shine/surface of the unit following water ingress..?? Des. . .
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Jan 5th, 2007, 23:21 | #6 |
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you shouldnt get any condensation in your headlights.
I dont but I did have a front fog light that would mist up. I reported it at the cars 3000 mile check and they drilled a small hole in the housing. The mechanic said it was probably a poor seal and they would replace it no problem if it misted up again. It hasnt misted up since but I might get it changed anyway as I aint paid all that money for a Volvo with a hole drilled in it Webbie |
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