Richardtr3a Posted November 8, 2020 Report Share Posted November 8, 2020 My front RHS headlamp has condensation inside. Is there a simple way to remove it or can I put silica gel inside. it looks as if the whole front bumper has to be taken off. This is not a Tr problem but someone may be able to help. Thanks Richard & B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 How old is the Passat? If I remember correctly this was an issue a few years ago, quite a lot of the front of the car will need to be dismantled. I had the same problem with an Audi A4 company car. I had a headlamp bulb fail when I was away from home. I bought a bulb in Halfords and then found I couldn’t fit it. I had to take it to a dealer and I think they charged for two hours labour. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted November 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 It looks as if I will have to try silica gel and see if that helps. Maybe I will search on Google as well. Thanks Richard & B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boxofbits Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 Hi Richard A friend of mine used a hair dryer on a low heat which was effective on a Honda Civic. Do you have a hair dryer? Moreover do you still NEED one? Maybe you could dust it down and redeploy an old redundant hair dryer as a headlamp demister ? On a more serious note maybe the seal around the glass is leaking, or is it nearer a heat source on that side which causes it? Kevin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted November 9, 2020 Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 The factory fix for condensation in my XK8 is to drill a ventilation hole in the side of the headlamp unit. Seems to work. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richardtr3a Posted November 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2020 I have removed a large rubber cap from the back of the headlamp and although it was parked in the sun, the fresh air did not help. I also watched a YouTube video on how to do the removal. It was lacking in detail but gave me a general idea. There are only 4 screws but on the RHS one is very hard to reach. If it was summer I would give it an evening Meanwhile I have made an ebay purchase of silica gel and will try that out first. Richard & B Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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