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Lighting - Condensation In Fog Lamps

CONDENSATION IN FRONT FOG LAMP

Topic number LI82.10-P-048068

Version 1

Design group 82.10 Exterior lights

Date 10-02-2009

Validity MODEL WDB170.### ## up to 181010 except CODE (772) AMG styling package - front spoiler, side sills and rear apron
MODEL WDB210.### #A as of 936628 except CODE (772) AMG styling package - front spoiler, side sills and rear apron

Reason for change Documents adjusted / Supersedes DTB P-B-82.10/256

Reason for block

Complaint:

Condensation in front fog lamp.

Cause:

Guard hood for front fog lamp.

Moisture can penetrate through the ventilation hole and condense on the glass.

Due to insufficient ventilation this moisture cannot evaporate.

Remedy:

1 Remove/install/replace guard hood.

Use new guard hood with additional ventilation hole (Q9 status)





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