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RobGColl



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LED back light condensation!!

Has anyone found a definitive solution to stop condensation getting in to the new style LED back lights? I've noticed it seems to be the left hand light more than the right on my car? It's not just when it's been wet! just a change of temperature over night will cause them to fog? Is this a common fault on all models with the LED back lights? I've taken the lights out a couple of times to dry them out and found no visable faults? It really spoiles the look of the car!! Sad MY11 Freelander 2 TD4 S, Santorini Black, Almond Cloth, Full MY 2013 facelift, Factory Privacy Glass, Clear View Pack, Folding Mirrors, Rear Parking Sensors, LR 19" DogLeg Alloys, and lots of other stuff!

Post #239875 3rd Nov 2014 1:01 am
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taztastic



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It's a common occurrence and nothing to worry about, other than aesthetics, happens with other makes too.
With the sun on the lamp housing it warms the air within, the temperature outside is much lower so the plastic lens is cold and the warm air condenses onto it. All down to physics and not much can be done really.

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RobGColl



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Thanks for the reply Taztastic,

It just seems odd that before I changed my back lights the 2011 ones never condensated at all? and the front lights never fog? MY11 Freelander 2 TD4 S, Santorini Black, Almond Cloth, Full MY 2013 facelift, Factory Privacy Glass, Clear View Pack, Folding Mirrors, Rear Parking Sensors, LR 19" DogLeg Alloys, and lots of other stuff!

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LR NUT



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Well you can murder your rear lights out Rob Rolling with laughter

What I dont understand is how on any of our other LR's this does not happen!

It just appears to be the newer cars Rolling Eyes MY14 Kahn Converted Dynamic - Fuji White Ebony/Pimento Interior
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Post #239895 3rd Nov 2014 10:56 am
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LED lamps dont generate as much heat, so the air inside never dry out Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

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Iain G



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How about some desiccant in the units?

Post #239947 3rd Nov 2014 9:03 pm
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taztastic



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It would help initially, however, once full the desiccant will release moisture and your back to square one.

Post #239951 3rd Nov 2014 9:09 pm
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RobGColl



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The only place I can see moisture possibly getting into the light units is through the Fog, indicator and reversing light bulb holders, the seals don't seem that good, especially as they are located behind the rear wheel arch! and not inside the boot like most cars. Maybe some sort of silicon around them might work. Need to make sure the lights are totally free of any moisture first though. MY11 Freelander 2 TD4 S, Santorini Black, Almond Cloth, Full MY 2013 facelift, Factory Privacy Glass, Clear View Pack, Folding Mirrors, Rear Parking Sensors, LR 19" DogLeg Alloys, and lots of other stuff!

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