just purchased my first volvo

tim127 · Jan 17th, 2008, 20:17

just changed from a new shape omega elite 2.5 diesel,to a 2002 s80 2.4 se (140)as only now traveling 10 miles a week to work,car is an absolute dream so far,being very picky the only issues with it are the front lights,condensating up (guaze on back) and lights in general give poor visability,still would not go back to the omega.

Paul Wildsmith · Jan 17th, 2008, 21:03

Welcome!
I too have endless problems with headlights condensation, so no suggestion to fix.

CTCNetwork · Jan 18th, 2008, 00:25

Hi,

Anyone tried dropping a couple of bags of that silicate stuff to remove condensation??

Would also need work to stop ingress to the unit as well..

Des. . .

stevo48 · Jan 18th, 2008, 02:04

Just a suggestion guys, I used to own a bmw, they also have the cover at the back of the headlamp and also suffer from condensation inside the headlamp. One cure which I found was to remove the plastic cover from the rear of the headlamp and drill a couple of holes into it (approx 5mm) then replace the cover, no more condensation, worked a treat. I guess it must allow air to circulate therefore allowing moisture to escape from inside the lamp.

oilburner · Jan 18th, 2008, 10:37

I also suffer from the condensation problem.

I've tried removing the back caps (and bulbs), hairdrying the units dry, driving with the caps off , applying Vaseline around the seals etc etc. It's easy enough to get the moisture out, but stopping it from coming back is near impossible!

The one thing I haven't tried is drilling the holes in the plastic cap, seems iffy as the caps must be there for a reason. May as well remove them as start making holes in them? And it wouldn't help the indicators or fog lamps much either!

Paul Wildsmith · Jan 18th, 2008, 21:46

The Volvo 'fix', which I had done on my car, is a new cap with a ventatliation port (presumably one way). Made little difference to mine.

Sone · Jan 19th, 2008, 22:26

never noticed poor headlights, although i had a mondeo before my s80 and the lights used to flicker when going over bumps or on country lanes

Jan 17th, 2008, 20:17	#1
tim127 New Member Last Online: Oct 10th, 2008 21:16 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: shropshire	just purchased my first volvo just changed from a new shape omega elite 2.5 diesel,to a 2002 s80 2.4 se (140)as only now traveling 10 miles a week to work,car is an absolute dream so far,being very picky the only issues with it are the front lights,condensating up (guaze on back) and lights in general give poor visability,still would not go back to the omega.

Jan 17th, 2008, 21:03	#2
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 22:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	Welcome! I too have endless problems with headlights condensation, so no suggestion to fix. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Jan 18th, 2008, 00:25	#3
CTCNetwork Forum Support Team Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Liège, Belgium View Photos By: CTCNetwork	Hi, Anyone tried dropping a couple of bags of that silicate stuff to remove condensation?? Would also need work to stop ingress to the unit as well.. Des. . . __________________ Density:- Not just a measurement ~ It's a whole way of Life.! ! ! I drive a Volvo, Please Don't Get In My Way! OldVolvos4Ever He shows up. People die. He vanishes. People should not be afraid of their governments. "He'll deliver more justice in a weekend than 10 years of your Governments should be afraid of their people... "V" courts & tribunals. Just stay out of his way." "I plan to."

Jan 18th, 2008, 10:37	#5
oilburner Volvo är stor! Last Online: Apr 21st, 2024 21:38 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bromsgrove	I also suffer from the condensation problem. I've tried removing the back caps (and bulbs), hairdrying the units dry, driving with the caps off , applying Vaseline around the seals etc etc. It's easy enough to get the moisture out, but stopping it from coming back is near impossible! The one thing I haven't tried is drilling the holes in the plastic cap, seems iffy as the caps must be there for a reason. May as well remove them as start making holes in them? And it wouldn't help the indicators or fog lamps much either! __________________ Pete Richardson 2019 V90 T4 (me) & 2017 Volvo XC60 D4 AWD (other half) Gone but not forgotten: 2016 V60 CC AWD, 2015 V70 D4, 2005 S80 D5 and 2001 V70 2.4

Jan 18th, 2008, 21:46	#6
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Yesterday 22:27 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	The Volvo 'fix', which I had done on my car, is a new cap with a ventatliation port (presumably one way). Made little difference to mine. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Jan 18th, 2008, 02:04	#4
stevo48 Premier Member Last Online: Jul 9th, 2020 20:08 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Halifax West yorkshire	Just a suggestion guys, I used to own a bmw, they also have the cover at the back of the headlamp and also suffer from condensation inside the headlamp. One cure which I found was to remove the plastic cover from the rear of the headlamp and drill a couple of holes into it (approx 5mm) then replace the cover, no more condensation, worked a treat. I guess it must allow air to circulate therefore allowing moisture to escape from inside the lamp.

Jan 19th, 2008, 22:26	#7
Sone New Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2008 04:53 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Stoke-on-Trern	never noticed poor headlights, although i had a mondeo before my s80 and the lights used to flicker when going over bumps or on country lanes

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