Headlight cluster - 3R

[lucozade]

I know this has been done to death but has anybody got a headlight cluster that doesn't mist up ?

Is there a know fix for this ?

[amg merc]

lucozade said:

I know this has been done to death but has anybody got a headlight cluster that doesn't mist up ? Is there a know fix for this ?

I've had my experiences with this one!

The factory position is that they "may" mist up and that this is "in-spec" (BTW, a new Lambo was on the recent PH tour in the Midlands and its rear lights were misting up from the engine heat!). I've considered the cutting of a vent (but then dirt will enter the unit) or a small heating element (although the bulbs will eventually provide the same heat) but there seems to be no know fix so I've just about given up - maybe try a hairdryer!!! :-)

[turnbaugh]

I am taking delivery of my 3R in about 2 weeks. Is the headlight unit sealed? If so, how do you change a burned out bulb?

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

turnbaugh said:

I am taking delivery of my 3R in about 2 weeks. Is the headlight unit sealed? If so, how do you change a burned out bulb?

Carefully un-seal, change and re-seal with good quality sealant that won't dry with the heat under there.

If it's re-sealed in a dry, non-humid atmosphere there'll be no issues.

[turnbaugh]

That raises another question: If this unit is sealed are the lights adjustable for headlight alignment? In the U.S. The headlights have to be aligned propoerly to pass inspection.

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

turnbaugh said:

That raises another question: If this unit is sealed are the lights adjustable for headlight alignment? In the U.S. The headlights have to be aligned propoerly to pass inspection.

Same in the UK. Yes, you've guessed you have to un-seal them to adjust.

[lucozade]

Yes they are sealed but if I undo the front clamshell and tilt it forward water drips out the headlights.

That's after the dealer has repaired them !

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

lucozade said:

Yes they are sealed but if I undo the front clamshell and tilt it forward water drips out the headlights. That's after the dealer has repaired them !

Oooo that's bad. Is it running out where the sealant is? The dealer should really be better than that.

[lucozade]

ThatPhilBrettGuy said:

Oooo that's bad. Is it running out where the sealant is? The dealer should really be better than that.

Yes it is running out where the sealant is. I guess if water can come out then obviously water can get in.

I just don't want to have to drive 200 mile round trip to get them fixed.

Was thinking a local bodyshop might be able to reseal them properly.

[lucozade]

Just as an update. I finally got some time to book the car in for the headlight misting. Christopher Neils has sorted them perfectly. No more fogging up and gathering of water. So they really can be fixed.