Moisture inside headlights on Day 1

[alphard96]

Moderate rain yesterday, once arrived home, saw condensation inside headlights on both sides.

Is this normal?

Rear lights ok.

[Tigershark]

condensation should dissipate in 2-3weeks.

[Odessus]

Moderate rain yesterday, once arrived home, saw condensation inside headlights on both sides.

Is this normal?

Rear lights ok.

Yes this is common. Mine resolved itself after 2-3 weeks like Tigershark mentioned and never re-occurred again...

[johnphua]

Yes this is common. Mine resolved itself after 2-3 weeks like Tigershark mentioned and never re-occurred again...

Mine also resolved itself after 2 weeks

[alphard96]

Many thanks to TIgershart, Odessus and johnphua for the prompt reply.

Surprised that this happen initially in Merc which in my previous Japanese cars, have no such issues (but if if happens, means a defect).

OK will parked under the sun and observed.

Rgds,

Halim

[Odessus]

According to my SE she said it's so that the headlights are breathable or something to that extent? Don't know if it's BS but at least I know this issue will resolve itself and never appear again...

[GS83]

mine only left headlamp kena.. right headlamp perfectly okay... I thot of going C&C tomorrow to check it out... but after seeing posts here... seems like chances to get it replaced is small..

[Odessus]

mine only left headlamp kena.. right headlamp perfectly okay... I thot of going C&C tomorrow to check it out... but after seeing posts here... seems like chances to get it replaced is small..

No clue if you are able to get it replaced. If I remember correctly, the water vapour fogging issue is even listed in the owners manual. So yes I think your chances for replacement are slim.

[GS83]

No clue if you are able to get it replaced. If I remember correctly, the water vapour fogging issue is even listed in the owners manual. So yes I think your chances for replacement are slim.

but mine abit weird.. i think got abit crack inside...

look at the bottom right hand corner of the photo... that "fire" shape thingy is there and initially I thot it was originally like that... now starts to have more smaller similar shape at the sides... on another headlamp doesnt have this...

[Kelvin Tiang]

Mine totally ok... no matter how heavy or how many times it rains...

[Odessus]

but mine abit weird.. i think got abit crack inside...

look at the bottom right hand corner of the photo... that "fire" shape thingy is there and initially I thot it was originally like that... now starts to have more smaller similar shape at the sides... on another headlamp doesnt have this...

The fire shape thingy should be due to the wind pushing the water vapour. Can't see the crack though.

[keltanky]

sometimes its the rubber or sponge lining of the headlights .....

[GS83]

The fire shape thingy should be due to the wind pushing the water vapour. Can't see the crack though.

the fire shape thingy was there even when there is no vapor...

[bratpig]

Did you change bulb before? Sometimes, the seal may not be fixed back properly after a bulb change

[Odessus]

the fire shape thingy was there even when there is no vapor...

Oh then may wish to consider getting it checked out.

[Cklasse]

If you read the car manual, it says it's normal to have water vapor. So no worries.

[GS83]

Oh then may wish to consider getting it checked out.

dunno if i need to revert back to the halogen bulb first before going in for check up... scare later they say.. ohhh its becoz you change to aftermarket HID.. affect the headlamp.. thats they like that... "

[GS83]

If you read the car manual, it says it's normal to have water vapor. So no worries.

the second day.. which is today.. the vapor is gone... mine kinda fast. . .

[iona]

Moderate rain yesterday, once arrived home, saw condensation inside headlights on both sides.

Is this normal?

Rear lights ok.

We Share the same woes bro. I collected my ride on the 5th this mth and for the whole week there's equal amt of vapor in both front lamps cause it was a rainy week. It resolved by itself after 1.5days thou. Am oversea since hence the car has been indoor for week+ alr. i plan to sun the car and on the headlight even in the day while driving for the next 1-2 weeks so that maybe the seal / joints whatever will heat up and "season" the headlamps and prevent vapour entry for good. Hope it's will disappear for good like some bros here experience! *fingers crossed*

[Odessus]

Don't need to be so deliberate. Just drive normally and treat it as though the vapour was never there. It'll go away by itself in no time.