Is condensation in headlights normal

Headlamps can even fog up on brand new cars. In most cases, however, the moisture evaporates by itself. However, sometimes the headlamps simply don’t dry and the headlights inside remain fogged up.

In our guide, we explain how you can tell whether your headlamp just needs cleaning or actually needs replacing and what you can do yourself to prevent condensation in the headlamp.

Why do headlamps fog up?

Most modern headlamps are equipped with a ventilation system that ensures the pressure is equalised.

What causes condensation in headlights

This also allows moisture that has penetrated the headlamp to escape again. Conversely, this also means that the headlamps can fog up much more easily from the inside.

If the headlights are misted up, in most cases this is because the car has been exposed to more moisture than usual.

For example, the headlamps can fog-up from the inside after you’ve driven through the car wash or when the engine compartment cools down in a cold environment. However, defective seals or a blocked ventilation system can also cause excess headlamp cond

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