Do any of you had damped headlights?

[tluver]

Hi all,

I just got my 2011 GTI picked up today and had so much fun enjoying the car.

But, I noticed that my headlights were damped after driving the car for over 30 minutes.

Did anyone had this symptom on your car?

Do you think I should check up with the dealer?

 

[roastpuff]

What does damped mean? Dimmed?

 

[tluver]

What does damped mean? Dimmed?

Well... moisture condensed on the inner surface of my headlight covers

 

[roastpuff]

Hmm, I've not had that happen to me. Might just be the weather making the moisture inside the headlights condense. If there's actual standing water inside I would take it back, if not then its up to you to decide.

 

[MuttGrunt]

Get it checked out. Your headlight housings should be sealed so this doesn't happen. Occasionally over time people have problems with all different makes and models, but on a new car it shouldn't be happening.

 

[MKsixGTI]

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I have never had any issues or moisture in mine.

 

[tluver]

Thank you all for your comments...

I'll get mine checked when I visit the dealer to pick up some touch-up paints.

 

[stuck24]

holy... brand-new car? shite... new headlamp. NOW.

 

[LittleJohny]

On both headlights?

As previously said... headlights (and tail lights for that matter) are sealed, so this should never happen.

 

[TDI110]

I've seen this happen on new Audi's and other cars. Your headlight seal is compromised - go to the dealer and have them replace the unit.

 

[zee]

Owners manual says condensation in the headlights is normal but should clear within a short while once headlights are in use. 30 minutes seem longer than ususal especially since your Daytime Running Lights were probably on.

 

[ataman]

I had the same issue when i first got the car.. stopped doing it after a week or so...