mhawkin1 Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I took my car in for the 30k mile service (or part of it, I changed the filters, etc., myself); when the dealer returned the car the driver’s side headlight had condensation in the light cavity. In the interest of full disclosure, it has been 90+ degrees and raining around Indiana, for days. I called the dealer today and they said, that the light housing is airtight and condensation inside is “normal” (which is confusing to me if it is airtight) and I should just keep my eye on it, but it will result in no damage and it is “no big deal.” I do not have the xenon headlamps, just the standard lights. LOC has been a good sounding board when I am about to make a mountain out of a molehill. So, let me know if I should proceed with the mountain making. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 It is certainly not normal. I would request that the lamp be replaced under warranty. Did they wash it? One of mine has condensation if it gets hit with a pressure sprayer. I wash at home so it almost never happens but if I run it through a touchless wash or something you'll see it. As infrequently as that happens I do have some staining inside the housing which annoys me. Its so old I wouldn't spend the small fortune it would cost to replace the lamps...but I would definately make them replace that since its still under warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhawkin1 Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 I took the car back to the dealer and asked to speak with the shop foreman. He said "I don't know why anyone would say that was normal." He then ordered a new headlight assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted June 27, 2010 Share Posted June 27, 2010 Excellent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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