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lawman
Member Since: 06 May 2005
Location: South East
Posts: 72
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vito wrote:Same problem.
The dealer tried twice to re-seal the headlights with no effect. 
Now I am waiting for the units to be replaced. The condensation occurs in the lower "silver" part of the unit.
Vito
Ditto. Same issue. Lower silver portion most affected. Doesn't clear with lights on as I thought it might. Did the dealer replace for you?
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 22nd Jan 2006 9:28 pm |
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tsultana
Member Since: 24 Oct 2005
Location: Norfolk and Leics
Posts: 32
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Yes same position, is this what everyones talking about, or are others actually in the view of the bulbs themselves? (I have xeons)
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| 23rd Jan 2006 1:53 pm |
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Matt.y
Member Since: 02 Jan 2006
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 52
 
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Yes same position, is this what everyones talking about, or are others actually in the view of the bulbs themselves? (I have xeons)
I can only talk about my own headlights, but yes it is the lower portion and on a particularly bad day it spreads up over the side light and onto the lower half of the indicator. So althought it is only cosmetic and does not affect the headlight or main beam I think it makes the car look as though it is made from cheap components ( which considering the price tag is not true ) LA417-002V3 is the technical service bulletin regarding this issue. It shows what is and what is not acceptable (ie they change your lights)
For the type of condensation every one here appears to be describing LR state that this is acceptable and is to be expected under certain atmospheric conditions.
It goes on to say that after a period of normal headlamp operation the condensation should dissipate.
However, if considerable water droplets remain then the lamps are to be replaced. If light misting remains then there are some silica gell sachets the dealer can install to attempt a quick fix!!!
The bulletin shows phots of what is/is not acceptable and basically shows that you must have beads of water inside the lense or running down and pooling at the bottom of the unit.
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| 23rd Jan 2006 9:03 pm |
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10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
 
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old trick with condensation in headlamps was to remove the sidelight lamp (to let the moisture out) and leave the headlights on with a wet teatowel over the front of it for 30 mins or so... not tried it with plastic fronted lamps but the principle (temperature differential) should be the same
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| 23rd Jan 2006 11:00 pm |
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vito
Member Since: 26 Apr 2005
Location: Southern Italy
Posts: 21
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Last week I finally got both headlights replaced  .
The dealer did not ask me how bad the condensation was: actually they did not even ask me to see the problem, I was just trusted on my words. The technician told me that, following the bulletin, they had to attempt a re-sealing before the replacement. The price tag for the two units, that were replaced for free, was approximately 1,200 Euros .
They seem fine, although I did not test them in heavy rain.
Bye, Vito 
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| 6th Feb 2006 10:49 pm |
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Sturge
Member Since: 02 Nov 2005
Location: West Chiltington, West Sussex
Posts: 872
 
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Dealer fitted a couple of sachets of silica gel(? - why do i think that is wrong spelling?) on Saturday and that has cleared my condensation below the lights. It's an official 'fix' which landrover had to send him.
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| 7th Feb 2006 8:01 pm |
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vito
Member Since: 26 Apr 2005
Location: Southern Italy
Posts: 21
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I think that silica gel bags are not an adequate (quick) fix for a 50.000+ euro car. 
And how long will they last? In the long run I think that water will take its toll (possibly, by Murphy rule, as soon as the warranty expires).
Trying a couple of re-sealing attempts makes some sense, if this does not work, however, they should replace the units. In that regard, the dealer was very professional and did a good job. Otherwise I was ready for very strong discussions, and I would have reconsidered buying a Land Rover again.
(Well…I even marked the old units to be sure they were actually replaced…) 
Vito
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| 7th Feb 2006 10:50 pm |
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steveho
Member Since: 07 Jan 2006
Location: lincoln
Posts: 74
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Took landrover/hella about 3 years to get the range rover rear lamp condensation issue fixed -be patient 
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| 19th Feb 2006 1:09 am |
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