EK/EM1 Moisture in the headlight

[AlexK]

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

[EK1 Civic]

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.

[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

[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...

[AlexK]

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...

: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

[Symphorced]

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

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.

[dahondr98]

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.

[flipfire]

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.

[AlexK]

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.

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

[mugen_ctr]

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

[NEE]

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.

[flipfire]

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.