Lighting - Headlamp Moisture Condensation
No: LTB00294Issue: 1
Date: 12 July 2010
SECTION: 417
Headlamp Condensation
AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE
CONDITION SUMMARY:
Situation:
Condensation, mist, or water droplets may appear in the lower section of the headlamps. This may be caused by the cooling of the headlamp lens causing lowered dew point of internal lamp atmosphere subsequent localized misting.
Action:
In the event of a customer concern of the above, refer to the Inspection and Repair Procedures outlined below to confirm the issue and, if necessary, replace the affected headlamp(s) and adjust the headlamps.
PARTS
TOOLS:
Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) for any required special tools
WARRANTY:
NOTE:
Repair procedures are under constant review, and therefore times are subject to change; those quoted here must be taken as guidance only. Always refer to DDW to obtain the latest repair time.
DDW requires the use of causal part numbers. Labor only claims must show the causal part number with a quantity of zero.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
NOTE:
Under certain atmospheric conditions, condensation, misting, and fogging is acceptable at any level providing it does not grow to the point where water droplets form and run down the inside of the headlamp lens. Lamps which show misting or fogging will usually clear with no adverse effect when the headlamps are switched 'ON'.
1. Inspect the headlamps for condensation, misting, and fogging.
^ If only condensation, misting, and fogging are evident, release the vehicle. (Figure 1)
^ If water droplets have formed, proceed to REPLACE AFFECTED HEADLAMP(S) below. (Figure 2)
REPAIR PROCEDURE
REPLACE AFFECTED HEADLAMP(S)
NOTE:
Replace only a headlamp exhibiting the fault; do not automatically replace as a pair.
NOTE:
Global Technical Reference (GTR) lookup sequence is as follows: GTR Home > NAS > Model > Service Information > Model Year > Workshop Manual
1. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 417-01, Exterior Lighting, and replace the affected headlamp(s).
2. Refer to Workshop Manual (GTR) section 417-01, Exterior Lighting, and perform a headlamp adjustment [86.40.17].