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Post by shcm on Dec 13, 2018 7:50:01 GMT
Does have an air of BS about it. It perhaps does, but it's not completely unreasonable. Attempting to seal anything like that is a recipe for worse problems, for a component manufacturer. The headlamp unit will almost certainly have some vents. Might be worth having a look around it, to see if they are in good shape. Automotive component designs I've worked on, have incorporated things like these Gore vents into them: www.gore.com/products/categories/ventingDespite what perhaps others are maybe implying here, I wouldn't expect the headlamp to be completely "sealed". Is it also possible something else has changed? Is there something near the headlamp under the bonnet, obstructing the vent(s)? Has maybe your vehicle "usage pattern" changed? e.g. shorter journeys so the headlamp internals are perhaps not heating quite so high from the bulb (headlamp heat would help to expel moisture)? Or maybe you're just parking the vehicle differently or in a different place, so the ventilation around the one headlamp is slightly different to the other? I appreciate it wasn't perhaps doing it before and it's annoying and it's perhaps unusual for a RAV to do it, but it's not totally unexpected, as long as it's not "swimming" in water.
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Post by davidwilson on Dec 13, 2018 13:26:42 GMT
I had condensation in both headlamps of a new Aygo that I owned about 6 years ago - I think it is a common problem. The garage replaced both headlamps and they were fine afterwards. My daughter has an old Aygo and she has condensation in them which varies in amount during the year! I suspect it is a fairly common problem with some cars but a lot of people don't notice! I hope you get it fixed soon without too much hassle!
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Post by Rambler on Dec 15, 2018 17:15:24 GMT
Get the same problem with my 2012 , slight fogging in both headlights.
Only in a certain area , central ish , a patch about 2" by 1"
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