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      02-07-2022, 02:54 AM   #1
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Drivers side headlight condensation..

Hello all , my f10 2014 has the adaptive LEDs and I was blessed with condensation in the headlight and got all the warnings that came with it… what should I do to fix this? I live in NJ and am willing to travel to NY/PA etc if need be to get the TMS Module replaced and headlights resealed. A brand new light is outrageously expensive so I would prefer a used unit and then have the reseal procedure done. I had condensation in the headlight since I bought it but always went away, however the weather got wacky here plus I took it to an auto wash and drove through a pothole with a puddle that splashed water up on my drivers side headlight. Any help would be appreciated
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      02-18-2022, 01:58 PM   #2
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Unfortunately I think you are out of luck in this case. Since the headlight assembly is one piece hermetically sealed, once you can condensation inside I think you will forever have it there and would need to get it replaced. Sealing it again would just seal the moisture in unless you have a process to suck the humidity out before resealing. Good luck and let us know if you are able to fix it without replacement.
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      02-22-2022, 04:32 PM   #3
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This is what is needed if you want to save your headlight.

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      02-22-2022, 07:33 PM   #4
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Remove the lamp module top cover will let the moisture dry out. Now I open a small hole on the top cover. Would like to see if the condensation comes back.
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      02-23-2022, 12:59 PM   #5
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Remove light and send off to repair. Bumper does not need to be removed
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