Water in headlight

RitaC
RitaC Forum Participant Posts: 5
edited August 2019 in Motorhomes #1

My Fiat Ducati 2.3 JTD has water in one headlight. Is there a way to get rid of water and how can I prevent  it happening again? Will the headlight need replacing?

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  • peedee
    peedee Club Member Posts: 9,387 ✭✭✭
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    edited August 2019 #2

    I have never seen water in headlights so I guess it should not be there and you have a leak somewhere. If it still works I wouldn't worry too much but ultimately it may need replacing.

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  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
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    edited August 2019 #3

    How much water? Surface condensation or 1" in the bottom? The back of a headlamp should have a rubber cover on the back ie you'd have to remove it to replace a bulb, if this is missing then you might well get condensation inside. Dry the headlight with a hairdryer and if the cover is missing, try & get hold or a replacement cover.

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited August 2019 #4

    We have had this, but a side light. Easy enough to take out, reseal little seam in light unit, after thoroughly drying out and replacing bulb. We could have kept a goldfish in it, but it dried out fine, and has given no further issues after sealing.

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