Headlamp steamed up/condensation

cqueen · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Karma :

Typically when I'm trying to sell my car, out of no where, one of the headlamps has steamed up. Someone came to look at it with there son (who is supposed to be a peugeot technican) last night and said ''my son says it needs a new headlamp'' Rolling Eyes

Today though in direct sunlight it has completley cleared yay! but I fear it'll return come cold morning!

Anyone have any experience of tackling this problem? p.s. the light works fine with or without the mist.

I'm thinking I should dismantle, clean, re-assemble and seal with that rubber putty stuff?

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

Run it on high beam for a while.

cqueen · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Karma :

I'm guessing that will dry it out? but will the condensation return unless i re-seal it?

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

cqueen · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Karma :

Cigaro · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Mar 2007 Karma :

There's a seal around the back, where the bulb goes in. Check that it's all in one piece and hasn't come loose.

THe headlamp bulbs are halogen so moisture on the surface isn't really a good thing.