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I have a slight condensation problem in the headlights of my 2012 BMW 530D SE. Should I be concerned?

I have a slight condensation problem in the headlights of my 2012 BMW 530D SE. Should I be concerned?

Asked on 25 January 2014 by Max

Answered by Honest John
Common because of the different expansion and contraction rates of the polycarbonate lenses and the reflectors. But this must have caused a minor leak in the seal. Difficult job to remove and dry them out and drop a little dessicant inside, but if you can easily remove the bulbholder, worth trying a small amount of dessicant. If you were driving the car further with the lights on at night the condensation would normally dry out anyway.
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