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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: 8vRicey on 03 May 2006, 14:17

Title: Headlights getting condensation in them
Post by: 8vRicey on 03 May 2006, 14:17

Does anyone else have this problem?
My headlights keep getting condensation in them. I cleaned them out, left them to dry thoroughly but it still keeps coming back.  Not an emergency i know, but still enough to drive me mad !!!  :angry: :angry:

Title: Re: Headlights getting condensation in them
Post by: Judderi on 03 May 2006, 14:19

They musnt be sealing properly. Get some silcone sealant squeezed in all the gaps.

Title: Re: Headlights getting condensation in them
Post by: The Hoax on 03 May 2006, 17:07

I find that taking the rubber bungs out of the back allows air to circulate and helps to keep condensation to a minimum.

Title: Re: Headlights getting condensation in them
Post by: vwnutter on 03 May 2006, 20:56

It's normally the rubber bungs not seated properly in the first place that causes moisture to enter the light.

Title: Re: Headlights getting condensation in them
Post by: gstar-dubworld on 04 May 2006, 00:07

Headlamp lense seal has parished basically, more sealant or raplace the lamps.

Title: Re: Headlights getting condensation in them
Post by: 8vRicey on 24 May 2006, 15:36

Quote from: vwnutter on 03 May 2006, 20:56

It's normally the rubber bungs not seated properly in the first place that causes moisture to enter the light.

TOP TIP!!  :smiley:
This works a treat, it does make sense that u need air circulating in them.
I have also drilled some small holes in my fog lights which has cured the 'fogging' of those.

Title: Re: Headlights getting condensation in them
Post by: carpetmonster on 24 May 2006, 16:18

I get the same problem but mine is dew to a very small stone chip. :smiley: