Condensation in front light unit

[toffeemrd]

Hi all, took delivery of my Formentor yesterday and have been very pleased so far (ok, touch controls taking a little while to get used to, as well as the kick sensor boot lol).

One thing I noticed tonight, was condensation in the front light unit. Is this common and nothing to worry about, or should I be thinking about raising it with the dealership?

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[Jones2020]

Is there a crack ? Could be very small

 

[toffeemrd]

Is there a crack ? Could be very small

Checked it and ran hand over it, can’t see or feel any cracks. Now it seems the other one has condensation too - must be (hopefully) just using them earlier today and a drop in temp in the evening.

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[Villabrand]

This is normal, confirmed on mine a while back that they are not sealed units. There was a thread about it somewhere on here, and observed on mine one day while washing the car.

 

[EdwinV]

I only noticed condensation once after washing the car. I normally don't see the front of the car when I get in/out at home and at work so I don't know if I also happens with a change of weather.

 

[toffeemrd]

This is normal, confirmed on mine a while back that they are not sealed units. There was a thread about it somewhere on here, and observed on mine one day while washing the car.

Cheers for confirming - good to know it’s not an issue I need to chase up the dealership for


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[Seastormer]

Cheers for confirming - good to know it’s not an issue I need to chase up the dealership for


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Mine usually goes away within a couple of dry days.

 

[Doogle]

Hi all, took delivery of my Formentor yesterday and have been very pleased so far (ok, touch controls taking a little while to get used to, as well as the kick sensor boot lol).

One thing I noticed tonight, was condensation in the front light unit. Is this common and nothing to worry about, or should I be thinking about raising it with the dealership?

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Yeah it is common, I have the same especially after washing the car

 

[toffeemrd]

Yeah it is common, I have the same especially after washing the car

Thanks, was hoping that was the case! Now for some sun, to actually be able to wash it for the first time lol


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[dashnine]

As above the units aren't sealed which allows them to manage environmental changes. Theres a membrane somewhere to allow air to move in and out of the unit and using a power washer can cause water to get into the unit (or at least it did on the Land Rovers I had).

It'll go naturally, or park the front of the car in sunlight and it'll evaporate out.