Sonata NF (2006-10) :: Moisture On Headlights Inside The Lens
Oct 15, 2011
I recently noticed both of my headlights had a little bit of moisture inside the lens. I'm not sure if it had to do with the HID installation. I remembered I had to make holes on the dust cap but I made sure I closed up the holes with electrical tape after I was done.
Recently (couple hours later) I went to check on the headlights, the passenger side lens seems like it evaporated but the driver side lens has a minor streak of moisture at the bottom. I took pix but i cant upload through my phone. I will post them up on Monday. The climate is constantly changing here in NYC because of the fall season.
Could it be the heat from the HID bulb and the humidity from outside?
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I have checked the "bulb access" on each corner and the weatherstripping is intact and appears to make solid contact when tightened down.
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Well... why? It either is or isn't... and what came from it?
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Is this a possible indication of a problem with the electrical system?
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I have moisture on the inside of the front driver side headlight fixture, how does this occur and what can i do to eliminate it?
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