Has anyone had the dealer fix done for misting headlights?
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It has been very wet here lately and I've now had the lights in my V8 Vantage mist over entirely. Has anyone had their Aston Martin dealer attempt to remedy the misting headlight problem? If so, does it seem to help or does the problem persist? I know there is an official "fix" specified in a service bulletin, but it just seems to be a drying out process and application of some silica gel packs. I am actually quite upset about this as my original headlights did not have this problem. Unfortunately, these lights were a swap out from another car on the dealer lot after mine were damaged (aaargh). Let's say I pay the $5k out of my own pocket for new lights--there's still no guarantee that it won't happen again, right? Would AM warranty the replacement lights if they were purchased and installed by them?
JohnG1 said:
I had this done on my V8. Waste of time.
You will get misting. Accept that. Ain't going to change. Sorry to be a bearer of bad news.
What I do try and do is run with the head lights and main beams on where possible to generate some heat to boil off the water.
So it didn't alleviate the problem at all?You will get misting. Accept that. Ain't going to change. Sorry to be a bearer of bad news.
What I do try and do is run with the head lights and main beams on where possible to generate some heat to boil off the water.
Valid point..... They should not mist up, or suffer from condensation...
And once the lights have been on and evapourated the water it will leave marks and white misty effect.
We are driving expensive cars, this is a bit of a let down with the head lights, fair enough on an older vehicle.... Like my 1st ever car all those years ago where a paddling pool in the headlights was just the norm...
When ever I finish cleaning mine, I look at the head lights and think that they let the rest of the car down.
They should be a sealed unit, therefore no moisture????
Or am I expecting too much????
And once the lights have been on and evapourated the water it will leave marks and white misty effect.
We are driving expensive cars, this is a bit of a let down with the head lights, fair enough on an older vehicle.... Like my 1st ever car all those years ago where a paddling pool in the headlights was just the norm...
When ever I finish cleaning mine, I look at the head lights and think that they let the rest of the car down.
They should be a sealed unit, therefore no moisture????
Or am I expecting too much????
burntout said:
Or am I expecting too much????
Seemingly we all are... 
Can someone explain this to me?... I noticed some droplets of water on the OUTSIDE of the headlight and there was a pattern of condensation that matched on the inside of the light. Why is that? Here's a photo to illustrate:
I think the coincidence of droplets on the outside and condensation on the inside is likely down to temperature. Was it a warm day? Cold rain drops etc.
Silica gel might work for a while, but after a while the gel sacks would need drying out.
One of those things you just need to live with I think.
Silica gel might work for a while, but after a while the gel sacks would need drying out.
One of those things you just need to live with I think.
Murph7355 said:
I think the coincidence of droplets on the outside and condensation on the inside is likely down to temperature. Was it a warm day? Cold rain drops etc.
It's summer in Florida so it's always hot. It rains every day now as well. Unfortunate in that I have to be reminded of the issue on a daily basis. I just had shoulder surgery on wednesday, so I suppose I get a month's reprieve from the angst since I can't drive her for now...Gassing Station | Aston Martin | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff