Rear lamp condesation

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Rear lamp condesation

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guys since ive had my car the rear offside lens always has condesation build up.

anyone else notice their cars with this problem?? if so how was it fixed
seems like such a minor thing i cannot be bothered to book it into a dealer to have it looked at

how hard is it to take out the lamp??
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Post by RW1 »

Mine been outside these last 3 weeks in the pouring rain and is showing no condensation.

Easy to take off. Go in the boot. There is a small patch on the side wall up near the cargo hook. Pull the patch off and there is a white plastic "knob" with two wings. Undo it while holding the light unit on the outside of the car in place. Once the securing knob is out, the light unit slides on a short runner off the car rearwards. When there is enough clearance, reach in behind and disconnect the the connecting cable by squeezing the plug "ears" together and pulling the connection plug out. Unit is now free. Access is by releasing carefully the 6 securing clips and the centre bulb carrier part will come out.

At this point, the rear lens part is a sealed unit, so not sure you'll spot anything easily.

Dampness suggests a small seam split. Look mainly round the top area of the lens where the black plastic back joins the coloured lens parts.

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excellent reply thanks for taking the time to do so

i may still ask the dealer to look at it now. i have a annoying little rattle when the passenger door is closed
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just to add to this i have noticed that my headlamp gets steamed when i wash it or it has been raining, anyone else get this?
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SCOTT wrote:just to add to this i have noticed that my headlamp gets steamed when i wash it or it has been raining, anyone else get this?
They all do it as they are not sealed units, but are open to breathe.
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Post by ksaplostras »

I was getting an error for the left backing up light.Most of the times the lamp was ok despite the error on the screen.
The 1st time i went to the dealer they took off the lamp and spraided it with something and put it back in.
The 2nd time they decided to change the lamp carrier.Im w8ing for the part to arrive and go change it.
I'll let you know id that fixed the problem.

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Post by wongy008 »

took the lamp out today.

cleaned up most of the moisture. clipped everything back in and for now everything seems ok. just washed the car and there was no new condensation.

easy fix
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just a quick update

condesation kept on returning so i booked the car into VW. The near side lamp was fine whereas the offside kept on misting up

the dealer replaced the whole lamp and the condesation has not returned ! ! !
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Rear lense condensating

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Hi all
Gave the Roc a good clean today and noticed that the rear o/s lense was full of condensation....Has anyone else had trouble with this? And am i likely to get it replaced under warranty??

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