Bi xenons misting up

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Wilxay
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Bi xenons misting up

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This isn't right is it? Bad photos but should be able to seeImageImage


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vedubber
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Re: Bi xenons misting up

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Mine do exactly the same. - have spoken to VW and there is no fix listed for the problem.

I use to get this problem on my Ibiza and to fix that I drilled a 3mm hole in the bottom of the covers on the back. Was going to give it a go when I get a chance.
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Re: Bi xenons misting up

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Silica gel works great if you can get any safely in the affected lens, though they're never sealed units so any moisture in the air inside the lens will mist if the internal headlight air temp differs from the outside air temp. Many headlights already have a breather hole, not sure on the Polo though.
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Re: Bi xenons misting up

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Turn light on. Condensation clears. As said its not a worry, if you had water in a sealed unit that would be different.
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Mart!n-GTI-DK
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Re: Bi xenons misting up

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It has been that way ever since car companies startet making headlights with clear glass.

My xenon headlights do it too... But clears up as soon as the weather gets better.
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