Member Since: 24 Oct 2008
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moisture in d4 lights
Brought some second hand d4 lights about a month ago from a forum member.
Today I noticed a bit of moisture in both lights in the same place
Has anyone else had this?
not affecting anything so it may go in time.
10th Mar 2014 11:14 am
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
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I get this on mine, put it down to the out of the norm wet weather and wading I've had to do.
10th Mar 2014 11:22 am
Garagegmx
Member Since: 09 Feb 2014
Location: UK
Posts: 916
I've never had that problem.
It sounds like there is either a hairline crack somewhere or a rubber grommet not quite fixed properly.
10th Mar 2014 11:36 am
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Recent TSB on this
Quote:
LTB00529v2 - 24 APR 2013
SECTION: 417-00
Rear Lamps Condensation - Misting
A customer may report a concern of the rear lamps misting or having condensation that will not easily clear.
This version has been issued for a change to the labour time for Range Rover Sport and Discovery 4/LR4.
noteNOTE: Normal condensation is a natural process. Range Rover tail lamps are vented to alleviate changes in pressure through a breather vent. Atmospheric air contains water vapor referred to as humidity. When this air enters the tail lamp under any circumstance, there is a possibility that condensation can occur if the temperature is cold enough. When normal condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the inside surface of the plastic lens. The thin mist will clear and exit through the vents during normal lamp operation.
noteNOTE: During a period of normal tail and fog lamp operation (approximately thirty minutes) the condensation should dissipate as the lamp heats up. However, if considerable water droplets still remain on the inside of the lamp lens after the 30 minutes of operation, the lamp should be renewed. If there is evidence of standing water within the lamp unit, the unit will also need to be renewed.
Cause: Design of the lamp allows moisture to settle on the lens. Suggested Customer Concern Code - L29.
Action: Should a customer express concern, follow the Service Instruction outlined below.
SERVICE INSTRUCTION:
1. Install the new rear lamp assembly (see TOPIx Workshop Manual, section 417-00).
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Have condensation exactly the same as yours, came back at weekend after a couple of weeks clear.
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10th Mar 2014 11:56 am
DeeJay
Member Since: 07 Jan 2011
Location: Devon
Posts: 265
Yeah reckon its the weather didn't get any last winter but I did occasionally get it thru this winter
10th Mar 2014 3:44 pm
J77
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Location: Fife
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My 13MY Fl2 has been getting this lately, don't think there is much to worry about. 23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
10th Mar 2014 4:47 pm
will247
Member Since: 05 Jan 2013
Location: York
Posts: 709
Noticed mine did the same last week. Took it out to make sure that the lamp holders were fitted correctly. Can't really take them back for warranty replacement as I've fitted resistors to them 26 and on the 4th LR..
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10th Mar 2014 4:55 pm
MHP
Member Since: 31 Dec 2011
Location: lydd
Posts: 2776
We have had this on both our D4's, front and back lights 2009 Discovery 3 HSE - Gone
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10th Mar 2014 4:57 pm
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As the TSB says some condensation is natural ..it's when it stays there long term that indicates it's trapped 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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