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Old 12-05-2007, 06:16 PM
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I just picked up my 08 BSP xB yesterday and today I'm noticing that there is some condensation in the front headlights. Not a normal thing but I'm wondering if it is something I should take up with the dealer. Anyone else had this problem?

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Old 12-05-2007, 06:21 PM
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ive had some condensation underneath the headlight and a very minute amount of fog in it but that was right after a car wash and went away in a matter or minutes
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not normal, take it back to the dealer
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Old 12-05-2007, 06:27 PM
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Can happen when you use a presure washer under the hood some times.
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Old 12-05-2007, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by EZ-BAKED
Can happen when you use a presure washer under the hood some times.
I'm gonna guess that they used a pressure washer yesterday when they preped the car.

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Old 12-05-2007, 08:57 PM
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I've used a pressure washer type hose at the car wash several times and have hadn't had any problems with condensation. Definetly take it back to the dealer and get them to either reseal the headlights or replace them.
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Old 12-06-2007, 01:26 AM
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replace please its a bramd new car so why the hell condensation
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Old 12-06-2007, 01:34 AM
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Yea mine does to. Ive got a feeling they will fog up in a few years.
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Old 12-06-2007, 04:57 AM
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halagen fliud a bit low??? lol just kidding

yeah get them to replace them. you will have some problems down the road.
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The condensation in there ends up turning into a puddle of water somewhere so definitely get them replaced!
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It must be a full moon and the planets are aligned. We picked up the wife's 08 xB yeterday and noticed the same thing last night. There was condensation in both the headlight lenses. Is this the norm for the lenses or will the dealer need to replace both? Are Scion or the dealers aware of this problem. I would like to know how many have had this problem, and what the corrective action was.
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