Condensation in LED headlights

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sarbk

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Hi all

I finally got my Jaguar F Type 400 sport convertible, I love it!

But I have noticed quite alot of condensation in the LED headlights? Is this normal?
Or something to be concerned about?

Regards
Sarb
 
Search is your friend.

Normal if it disappears and only at bottom.

Full guide here:
https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2805&p=27692&hilit=Condensation#p27597
 
simpleR said:
Search is your friend.

Normal if it disappears and only at bottom.

Full guide here:
https://www.ftypeforums.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2805&p=27692&hilit=Condensation#p27597
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Mine the same. Will do the cap off, dry out thing. Only at the bottom so not too bad.
 
Well mine have dried out nicely now. After been out in the Sun. Even adjusted the beam up a bit today. Was way too low.
 
One disadvantage of LED headlights - they run cool so won't burn off condensation. ;)
 
Ah mine are the HID ones. I wish they were led. Not available in 2017 I think. Just fitted the Philips extreme LED's to my new vivaro van & they are soo much whiter than HID or halogen. The Ftype actual headlight units look brilliant too. Bit TVR
 
I've not put in a claim on F type as they have been perfect, but did on my former XF and as expected it was declined

In general claims are not accepted by manufacturers on condensation unless it is running down the face of the light (streaks) or visibly pooling. I know from BMW, Ford and Peugeot from family experience
Most makes have the exact same problem as they are of course vented to allow for expansion so naturally breath in moist air. In most instances pointing them into the sun for a few hours fixes it.

Any worse than misting and I'd be in the dealers or do as I have on previous cars and remove the rear cover and spend 10 mins with a hairdryer
 
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