EK/EM1 Moisture in the headlight

Hey guys, im terribly sorry if there is already a post about this, i have searched and couldnt find anything on the ek/em1, what happened is i have two brand new after market headlights, and for some reason the lefts side started getting foggy/moisture in the head light, now it stopped but the other side has it lol, i dont understand how this is happening and im just looking for a few tips on ways i can get rid of it and prevent it from happening again because its not the best look lol.

I have taken a photo for use so your not beating around the bush at what im talking about lol
Thanks guys hope you can help me :D

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I remember reading taking off the front bumper and drilling a hole at the bottom of the lights, cant remember if it was for moisture and water or both.

hhhmmmmmmm i dunno if i wonna do that lol, but if i drilled a whole, wouldnt that just make even more moisture in the rain ? lol not to happy atm with this head light lol

well u said aftermarket that explains it all lol, normal ones have a tube coming out of the headlights that allows the head lights to breath, as others said, maybe just pre-drill a hole so it breaths better...

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Originally Posted by mugen_ctr

well u said aftermarket that explains it all lol, normal ones have a tube coming out of the headlights that allows the head lights to breath, as others said, maybe just pre-drill a hole so it breaths better...

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:S it does have a tubing tho that's the thing, i guess i might just have to drill a hole in a area that water is goin to hit, could it also be because of my hid's ? im not sure :S

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Originally Posted by AlexK

hhhmmmmmmm i dunno if i wonna do that lol, but if i drilled a whole, wouldnt that just make even more moisture in the rain ? lol not to happy atm with this head light lol

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I thinmk the theory behind drilling a hole is because what's causing the moisture is condensation. Therefore, if there's a hole there for the heat to escape your headlights wont fog up anymore.

Just another reason why you should only fit genuine ones. If they can't get something like sealing right, how good is it likely to be as a headlight? It's a danger to you and everyone else.

Funny thing is even genuine headlights can have this problem, i know mine did during winter. I got a hairdryer and evaporated the moisture and resealed the headlight seams with RTV silicone

Also check the rubber boot for the bulb is making a good seal.

I dont think drilling a hole is a good idea, headlight heat might make it go away but moisture will find itself there easier the next morning.

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Originally Posted by flipfire

I dont think drilling a hole is a good idea, headlight heat might make it go away but moisture will find itself there easier the next morning.

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Yerr thats what i was thinking wouldnt it be easier ? :( im not to sure because the other headlight had it then it went away now this one has it :S i might just use a hair dryer get it out and then see how i go i guess but thanks for all of your replies :)

how long does the condensation stay in the headlight? i think it mite be the sealing around the headlight that mite be letting in moisture resulting in condensation as well

Don't drill any new holes in your headlights. Check the seals around your headlight's housing and reseal it with silicone if need be. Also check the rubbers/seals around your globes are fitted properly.

Air naturally has humidity/water vapour and it condenses inside the headlights. This is why i recommend sealing the headlights as airtight as possible.

Once you apply heat though it evaporates and finds its way out of the headlights.