V50 Headlights..Condensation.

[squiddley]

Hi
Only had my V50 a few days now and noticed this afternoon that there was condensation inside the headlight unit,is this any cause for concern?
Thanks in advance

Squidd

[TEZ-1]

Had this on mine,my remedy was take headlight out and dry it out then put 2 or 3 small silica gel packs at the bottom of the headlight in the back cover. Had no further issues.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by squiddley

Hi
Only had my V50 a few days now and noticed this afternoon that there was condensation inside the headlight unit,is this any cause for concern?
Thanks in advance

Squidd

If the car has been hanging around a while it would have condensation .. It should dry of its own accord as you drive around with the headlamps on ..
Is it both headlamps or just one?
If it is a problem and will not clear suspect a water leak via a poorly sealed front plastic lens , or even the back cover of the lamp missing ?? .

[imjohnson]

I have this also on a 09MY. Both sides mist up, so i had the backs off the lights today and one had enough water in to be able to pour out on to the road!
I will have a go with the Silica Gel if they mist up again.

[squiddley]

Thanks for the tips with the silica bags,if it is a leak in the headlight ,it will be back to the dealer….

Many thanks

[Clan]

Originally Posted by squiddley

Thanks for the tips with the silica bags,if it is a leak in the headlight ,it will be back to the dealer….

Many thanks

It wont ber a leak as BOTH have condensation , unless you have run into the back of something and split both lamps .

[Rita Carpenter]

I have a late 2007 S40 sport one of the headlights keeps getting condensation inside even after drying out in the airing cupboard. Any suggestions on getting a new headlight at a reasonable price.Does the design change around this date.

[Clan]

Originally Posted by Rita Carpenter

I have a late 2007 S40 sport one of the headlights keeps getting condensation inside even after drying out in the airing cupboard. Any suggestions on getting a new headlight at a reasonable price.Does the design change around this date.

probably a leak somewhere , can you run a bead of silicon sealant all the way around the lens where it is bonded to the headlamp body ?