My Daughters Ford Ka has heavy condensation in the offside headlamp unit. I cant see any damage so I suspect it is due to the seals deteriorating. Is there a quick fix or do I have to replace the unit? By the way, what is the cost if one of these?
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Ford KA headlamp unit Condensation
May 14, 2005
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If it clears within ten minutes of use of the lights, forget about it. Ford specify that as a standard, and a new light could be the same.
Try removing it and running a bead of clear silicone sealant around the seal between the glass and the body.
There are a few "get arounds." Running with the lights on works, using a hairdrier is supposed to work, or buy a new suitcase... and use the dessicant behind the lightbulb.
Has a lamp recently been replaced? The seals can be _real_ swines to put back in the same spot.
As I recall they're around £75 a corner...
This is how I tackled a similar problem on my Cavalier
Waited for a hot sunny day
Removed headlamp.
Placed on a surface (the hedge in my case) facing the sun.
When thoroughly dried out - ran seek 'n seal around the edges of the glass.
Re-fitted.
No more problems
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