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F430 headlight fogging

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  1. THE DOBIE

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    Anyone had the headlights of there 430 mist up
    mine has never been jet washed from new, has not seen water for the last 8 weeks yet the headlights were fogged up after a recent 3 weeks of none use
    i guess it's a warranty job?
     
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  3. THE DOBIE

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    no it's water droplets alright, on the inside of the perspex cover with 2 water runs originating from the centre it's not cracked and the strange thing it's on both headlights almost a mirror image
     
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    do you have any pics?
     
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    Sounds like the seal must be broken and condensation is forming. Just have them replaced under warranty.
     
  6. THE DOBIE

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    sorry no i will try and get some ASAP
     
  7. THE DOBIE

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    for sure i was just wondering if anyone else had the same problem and if was common
     
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    No this is a rarity AFAIK. The reason is is that a broken seal is a very fundamental failure of the Valeo lights and should not happen.
     
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    is it possible for moisture to enter via the bulb aperture?
     
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    Srfcity...do you think the broken seal is the same reason I'm seeing the "rainbowing" effect in my lights?
     
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    That happened on the 360 a lot. I thought them to be totally sealed on the 430. Regardless, water should not appear in there under any circumstances.

    Probably.
     
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    Bump..anybody have any ideas?
     
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    Live with that.
    I have same on Ducati bikes and on my F430.... Italians.
     
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    Lol..gotta be something.
     

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