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2002 S60 Headlight Assembly wet S60

posted by  rt-man on  Sat Oct 3 04:07 CST 2009
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90k miles. The passenger headlight assembly looks like it has condesation in it, but doesn't look like it's inside the light housings themselves.
- is there a layer of glass or plastic between the outside glass and the light units themselves?
- what would cause it to get condensation? Driver side is dry and clear.

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    2002 S60 Headlight Assembly wet S60

    posted by  KlausC on  Sat Oct 3 05:45 CST 2009
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    There are a couple of access hatches in the rear of the assembly, so you can change bulbs. These must seal tightly.

    Before you seal up the assembly, heat it up by having the lights on so some of the water vapor can escape.

    If you let this condition persist, the water will mix with dirt particles and dull the reflective material. If you wind up removing the lense, do NOT try to clean or touch the reflective material. It is extremely thin and will come off.

    Klaus
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    Proud owner of a 1967 220S








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    2002 S60 Headlight Assembly wet S60

    posted by  DJBybee on  Sat Oct 3 04:16 CST 2009
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    Condensation inside your headlight means that water is penetrating somehow. This can even be water vapor or humid air that finds its way inside and condenses when cold. Water can penetrate through seal between glass and the whole assembly. If I recall correctly its not like an earlier 850/70 series - it uses a urethane caulk. The plastic portion of the assembly can be cracked. There are o-rings which seal the back covers (removed to change bulbs) to the assembly. Ever been in an accident? Sub OE quality parts can have just this type of problem.







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