Water inside euro headlight

the condensation in mine did lead to HID failure. But mine never dried out. Complete replacement came way way including new globe

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Originally Posted by PNR888

I finally got a chance to give my car a good wash yesterday. Halfway through it, I had to move my car so my wife can drive her car out of the garage.
when I resume the car wash, I discovered the drivers side headlight has condensation/fog/cloud build-up. OMG, this predisposed genetic disease has finally manifested on my euro. Luckily, the condensation went away about 20 - 30 minutes later, and never come back. (because the car is already dry).

Should I wait and see (wait till next car wash or rain)? or should I need report to Honda dealer incase of possibility leading to HID failure?

Interesting enough, looks like it all happened on driver's side headlight. Any happends on passanger side?

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When I was installing a new toy I discovered each headlight housing contains a large pouch of silica gel dessicant (100mmX100mm) adhered to the inside divider between the projector assembly and the indicator. It's sole purpose is to absorb moisture. If it becomes supersaturated it would pretty much be stuffed leading to condensation. You could try to peel it off and then dry it in an oven, but I'm sure dessicant crystals only have a finite life, and you'd probably tear the pouch open.

You could also remove your bumper, remove the headlight and sit it in a very low oven with the cap off (50C or there about to be really sure not to discolour the clear plastic) for several hours for it to dry out.

It's presence is only as a preventative measure as over time and given the right conditions it's inevitable that moisture will find it's way into most any headlight, for which the designers are obviously very aware as all modern headlights contain dessicant.

This info isn't going to solve anything, but no service centre should act surprised when owners report moisture in the headlight. So if it's under warranty always take it back!:)

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thanks guys for your inputs

um
well ì had that same fogging effect
exactly like them pix
it appeared when i got my euro back after a repair that lasted 3 effin weeks aheahe
i left it alone.. it went away in a week or 2
so i dernos?
*scratches head

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Originally Posted by ameetah

um
well ì had that same fogging effect
exactly like them pix
it appeared when i got my euro back after a repair that lasted 3 effin weeks aheahe
i left it alone.. it went away in a week or 2
so i dernos?
*scratches head

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nong sao

Im afraid to report that my car has now developed this disease today. I have already booked it in to be repaired in 3 days time. The passenger side headlight is completely fogged up and there is heaps of water in the headlight also. It is that bad that when looking at the headlight you cant see into it at all, its completely misted up.

My euro is October 05 plated so I would have thought that Honda would have rectified this issue but obviously not.

Seems like this only affects the HID (Luxury) models.
Anyone had this happen with their base model Euro (with Halogens)?

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Originally Posted by EuroDude

Seems like this only affects the HID (Luxury) models.
Anyone had this happen with their base model Euro (with Halogens)?

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Yfin had the same issue on and it's a standard model... But he got it fixed under warranty...

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Originally Posted by ZYL11A

Im afraid to report that my car has now developed this disease today. I have already booked it in to be repaired in 3 days time. The passenger side headlight is completely fogged up and there is heaps of water in the headlight also. It is that bad that when looking at the headlight you cant see into it at all, its completely misted up.

My euro is October 05 plated so I would have thought that Honda would have rectified this issue but obviously not.

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Hi ZYL11A:
Have you ever change light bulbs? if so, make sure the rubber seal is put back in correctly.

Did the fogging-up happen after you wash your car? or after driving in the rain?

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Originally Posted by PNR888

Hi ZYL11A:
Have you ever change light bulbs? if so, make sure the rubber seal is put back in correctly.

Did the fogging-up happen after you wash your car? or after driving in the rain?

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The only bulbs that have been changed are the parkers. That was done last year in november. It happened after heavy rain on sunday night.

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Originally Posted by yfin

I have had the same problem. I took it to Gary Warren Smith Honda in Oakleigh at my last service. I specifically instructed them to change the headlight as I did not want to come back as it is a huge inconvenience for me (they need the car for the whole day).

I explained this was a common problem, etc, etc. They agreed. They said it will not be a problem but a technician needs to inspect the light as there is a Honda instruction on this issue.

When I picked up the car I was told they did not need to change the headlight as it was just condensation and it would dry out. I was told this is nothing to worry about unless I see lots of water filling up the light (not just condensation).

3 weeks later and a car wash and the light is completely clouded. It has not dried out at all. It looks ridiculous.

I called up the dealer and told them the car is not roadworthy and I am not going to accept the "fix" they suggested - ie do nothing.

They have now agreed to replace the headilght. Little too late. I am not going there anymore - they lost a customer.

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i have had bad experrience with the same dealer too, but at a much earlier stage of my Euro ownership when i was still hunting for the best deal for the car :D. Looking at the attitude of rheir sales ppl , then didn't seem to be very serious with their business. i still remember it was a sunday and they were the only dealer open, so i drove all the way to oakleigh to have a peek at the Euro. there was one dude standing there with his nose high up in the air looking down at me the moment i stepped into the showroom.. granted i wasn't wearing Armani suit or anything like that, i still dont think i deserved that kinda serviing. oh c'moonnn.. it's not a BMW showroom or something.. i had to walk over to him and ask for info.. after 2 questions, he turned his back on me and went on to trimming the plants!!

woo hoo... i was sure pissssed... if not for the curiosity i had for the car, i wouled had just walked out..

the next day, i went to Robert Lane Honda and received 1st class service, and needless to say... i bought the Euro off them

to that old specky salesdude at Garry Wareen .. go trim ur own pvbic hair and eat it too..

LOL, I told the first dealer that pulled shit on me that I had bought from another dealer. Hahahha.. He said, we still welcome you to service at our dealership. Haha. blah.