How can I stop condensation from forming inside my headlight

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How can I stop condensation from forming inside my headlight


condensation forming in Citroen C3 headlight
condensation forming in Citroen C3 headlight
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Hello allanmc

Have a look at the back of your headlight and check that there is a cover and that it's correctly fitted. Water has to be getting in somewhere for condensation to form, the cover is the most obvious place to start with.

No doubt one of the other members will be along with a photo shortly ;)

If the cover is missing or not fitted properly you've found where the water is getting in and can sort this out to stop it happening. Before you do though you'll need to dry out any water already inside. Depending on the weather you may be able to take off the cover and with the car in a warmish sheltered place, a nice warm garage is ideal, it will dry naturally. Hair dryers can be used from the front or back to warm things up but be very gentle, the headlight is all plastic.

If things are worse and you have a crack in the headlight it may be easier to look at a replacement, ebay has a good selection of used parts and also new pattern (not OEM) parts.
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Missing Lincs wrote:No doubt one of the other members will be along with a photo shortly ;)
A whole page of them :lol:

The trusty 'topic number 4': Water in the C3 Headlights :D
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A few guy's have been asking about the headlight electric leveling can you tell me if all c3 have this

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allanmc wrote:A few guy's have been asking about the headlight electric leveling can you tell me if all c3 have this

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Headlamp adjustment for levelling on a Citroen C3
Headlamp adjustment for levelling on a Citroen C3
Do you have the headlight adjuster thumb wheel on the left?
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Sorry I didn't get back sooner had a look at my control for my headlights the little wheel is on the left but the bit on the right seems to be a blank

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You have headlight height adjusters then, the control on the right is for electric door mirrors :D
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Thanks I will have to have another look at mine and see why it is not working will let you know how I get on

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