Condensation in the headlights

andrewscruff · 1st February 2019, 18:19

Hi everyone is there a simple way to get rid of condensation in my headlights rover75 1800 turbo without taking the headlights out many thanks !

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trikey · 1st February 2019, 18:25

You need to ensure they are perfectly sealed, rubber covers fitted correctly, and no cracks in the plastic anywhere (Would be easier taking them out to check)

Unless they are sealed correctly, you will not get rid of the condensation.

suzublu · 1st February 2019, 18:53

I would say take one of the rubber covers off & drive around for a bit to dry them out, & possibly throw one of those little silica bags in

COLVERT · 1st February 2019, 19:01

Great idea Ron. Maybe glue one of those flat silicon bags to the inside of the rubber covers.

Lord of Hog · 2nd February 2019, 13:01

Think yourself lucky that it's only condensation. When I first bought my 2.5 I got it home and discovered there were snails living in the O/S headlamp unit. They'd obviously got in when they were small and were now too big to get out. Being a big softy my first task was to swap the headlamp unit so I could dismantle it and let them out!

COLVERT · 3rd February 2019, 19:36

Just changed a headlight bulb in mine today. That's the third bulb to go in 15 years.----

trebor · 4th February 2019, 07:44

you can always remove the rubber cover and blow in warm air from a hair dryer, but it will only be a temp fix until you solve the issue

chris75 · 4th February 2019, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLVERT

Just changed a headlight bulb in mine today. That's the third bulb to go in 15 years.----

Sometimes you have to ask if it is worth the cost

The joys of running an old car ……
Might be time to move on ?

Daveluck · 5th February 2019, 16:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris75

Sometimes you have to ask if it is worth the cost

The joys of running an old car ……
Might be time to move on ?

Considerably more patient that me. I would have chopped the car in when it let go the second time.

PerciUrwin · 9th February 2019, 07:03

Many years ago now, i owned a Manta GTE , whose headlights kept fogging up.

A friend of mine , who at the time was something of a 'Manta Offficianado', took out the headlights and very carefully , using a reasonably small drill bit, drilled one hole on the underside of each of the headlights.
Underside is important , so any condensation or droplets fall out - but more importantly, by drilling two small holes ( one each side ) it 'equalises' the air pressure and prevents any condensation.

After the holes were drilled, it never fogged again !

Worth looking into, but take more advice on this first from those in the club who are in the know.

I would suggest you PM 'BigRuss' on this, what he doesn't know about these cars isn't worth knowing.

Good luck,

John.

1st February 2019, 18:19	#1
andrewscruff Avid contributor rover 75 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: bishops stortford Posts: 194 Thanks: 71 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts	Condensation in the headlights Hi everyone is there a simple way to get rid of condensation in my headlights rover75 1800 turbo without taking the headlights out many thanks ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1st February 2019, 18:25	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,767 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	You need to ensure they are perfectly sealed, rubber covers fitted correctly, and no cracks in the plastic anywhere (Would be easier taking them out to check) Unless they are sealed correctly, you will not get rid of the condensation. __________________ Lest we forget..

2nd February 2019, 13:01	#5
Lord of Hog Gets stuck in Rover 75 2.5 V6 in Wedgwood Blue Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Felbridge, East Grinstead Posts: 982 Thanks: 250 Thanked 294 Times in 206 Posts	Think yourself lucky that it's only condensation. When I first bought my 2.5 I got it home and discovered there were snails living in the O/S headlamp unit. They'd obviously got in when they were small and were now too big to get out. Being a big softy my first task was to swap the headlamp unit so I could dismantle it and let them out! __________________ Conformity is not morality. Consensus is not truth.

4th February 2019, 07:44	#7
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	you can always remove the rubber cover and blow in warm air from a hair dryer, but it will only be a temp fix until you solve the issue __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

9th February 2019, 07:03	#10
PerciUrwin Regular poster Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: May 2018 Location: Swansea Posts: 50 Thanks: 20 Thanked 22 Times in 10 Posts	Fogging H/Lights Many years ago now, i owned a Manta GTE , whose headlights kept fogging up. A friend of mine , who at the time was something of a 'Manta Offficianado', took out the headlights and very carefully , using a reasonably small drill bit, drilled one hole on the underside of each of the headlights. Underside is important , so any condensation or droplets fall out - but more importantly, by drilling two small holes ( one each side ) it 'equalises' the air pressure and prevents any condensation. After the holes were drilled, it never fogged again ! Worth looking into, but take more advice on this first from those in the club who are in the know. I would suggest you PM 'BigRuss' on this, what he doesn't know about these cars isn't worth knowing. Good luck, John. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]John (PerciUrwin)

1st February 2019, 18:53	#3
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I would say take one of the rubber covers off & drive around for a bit to dry them out, & possibly throw one of those little silica bags in

1st February 2019, 19:01	#4
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Great idea Ron. Maybe glue one of those flat silicon bags to the inside of the rubber covers.

3rd February 2019, 19:36	#6
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Just changed a headlight bulb in mine today. That's the third bulb to go in 15 years.----