Headlights & Condensation

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Headlamp condensation

Post by timjones100 »

Hello,

I am seeing, on both the headlamps, condensation build up on the inside of the lens when I wash the car or spray the washer jets when the engine is still warm, is this normal?
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Re: Headlamp condensation

Post by heavymetalmayhem »

Hi Tim, welcome to Scirocco Central

Mine occasionally have condensation but it clears when the lights warm up. The manual says this is normal.
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Condensation

Post by albertz33 »

Have looked back but cant see a thread dealing with this, mine has condensation inside the front light clusters, is this normal? never had this on my MK5 :shrug:
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Re: Condensation

Post by SuperJB »

The manual says that condensation is normal in the Scirocco headlights - and assuming that your DRLs are not deactivated then it should clear when ever you are driving the car as the lamps heat up.

Odd I know but supposedly normal :grumpy:

Edit: Oh yeah, and I get condensation in my headlamps too!
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Re: Condensation

Post by Kev »

I've seen it mentioned before. Yes it's normal. Despite them being closed units you'll always get some moisture inside in the manufacturing.
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Re: Condensation

Post by Andy-GTI »

Kev wrote:I've seen it mentioned before. Yes it's normal. Despite them being closed units you'll always get some moisture inside in the manufacturing.
They are not sealed units. Hence the condensation. . . .
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Re: Condensation

Post by DavidH »

Yes it's normal, every car i've ever owned has had condensation behind the headlights, when it's stood during the winter, or when washing the car. It goes as soon as you drive it.
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Re: Condensation

Post by albertz33 »

never happened in my Mk5, suppose it makes sense if its not a sealed unit, but its not very good.
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Re: Condensation

Post by ryancooke »

mine had it for a few days when i first had it, after having the lights every time i drove it, its disappeared :clap:
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Re: Condensation

Post by Candy Monster »

ryancooke wrote:mine had it for a few days when i first had it, after having the lights every time i drove it, its disappeared :clap:
Me too :)
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Re: Condensation

Post by albertz33 »

I suppose driving for 10 mins at 8am from hotel to work, and the 10 min drive back at 8pm isnt enough to burn off that condensation. :melt: :zzz:

que the sympathy? :p
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Re: Condensation

Post by DavidH »

albertz33 wrote:que the sympathy? :p
depends on the Hotel you're in, if you're in a travel lodge,you have my sympathy :D
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Headlights & Condensation

Post by Robbie73 »

So had my car just over a week and I have noticed some condensation in the corners of the head lamps, see pic:


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I have the auto lights on during the day but not sure that makes any difference.

Anyone else had this? Any ideas?

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Re: Headlights & Condensation

Post by Kev »

It's fairly common and nothing to worry about apparently.
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Re: Headlights & Condensation

Post by Robbie73 »

Kev wrote:It's fairly common and nothing to worry about apparently.

Ok thanks but it's does annoy me a bit. Just been looking through the members gallery and I can see a few with this.

Might get the hair dryer out!
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Re: Headlights & Condensation

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Mine does it too!!!!
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Re: Headlights & Condensation

Post by Candy Monster »

Mine did it to start with, goes after a couple of weeks. The other roc in the family also has the condensation but that's not a week old yet.
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Re: Headlights & Condensation

Post by Mk3Mike »

Go get new ones @ the VW workshop/dealership. It's covered by the warranty. Atleast here in sweden.
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Re: Headlights & Condensation

Post by wigit »

its normal as they are not sealed units
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Re: Headlights & Condensation

Post by ryancooke »

just use your light more to dry them out on the inside, mine went after a few weeks :yes:
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