All of a sudden, it seems that I have condensation in the passenger's side headlight. The actual HID itself seems to be like hazy/milky compared to the driver's side, too. Is there anything I can do besides take it to the dealer?( the closest dealer is 150 miles away)

 

take it to the dealer, they will replace the headlight unit ...make sure it's documented in the event something happens to the HID unit later on

 

Justin said that it was the actual HID light itself, not the headlight unit. That is wierd. Does it still work? It may be possible that the bulb burned out prematurely.

 

well if it is the actual HID light itself, then the dealer will probably charge you to get a new bulb...if it's the headlight unit then this is a known issue that Acura is aware of, they will replace the headlight unit, not the bulbs....

 

Well its both. The actual HID light seems clouded compared to the driver side HID. AND the plastic headlight cover is condensated up too. I just got my TSX back from the shop because I had a fender bender. You think that they potentially messed with a seal or something while fixing my bumper?

 

Maybe the fender bender caused some unseen damage to the headlight seal, and is now just causing the condensation.

The stress of the impact was probably partially absorbed by the headlight housing.

 

Yep, I was also thinking that too. I'm taking it to the dealer next weekend. Im gathering from all the posts I have searched that the light is under warranty.

 

Ok, if there's condensation in the light housing itself, then they should cover it under warranty as long as they dont know about the wreck.

 

ok I have condensation in my passenger side light too and I just did a search, GO ME! haha, and fuck I am pissed )
I need to get rid of that shit

 

I got my condensation in headlight for the second time But i took it to the dealer today, and they swapped out both headlights for new ones, so I'm happy

 

I had that problem a couple of weeks ago. they said that there was probably an air pocket in the headlight housing seal. It got hazy first, then the low beam went out. They said the low beams go out if they get water on them. But anyway, they replaced mine for free. They had to order the headlight though so you might want to see if they could order before you come in so you don't have to bring your car back.

 

I too had the same problem with my TSX a few months ago. Acura of Glendale replaced the headlamp unit under warranty. Problem solved

 

I am going to call there because mine started out a little and now the entire thing is fogged up

 

Hey guys.. this is crazy. I too have the oem headlight condensation problem. It is actually on the driver side headlight. I noticed it this morning when i got to work. There was never any damage to the front of my vehicle and there are no mods aside from the front lip. I wonder if the dealership sabatoged my car because I just picked it up last night for other issues. I never had this problem before. The entire thing is almost fogged up. Sucks!

 

I had the same problem a month ago. Acura has a TSB out for condensation in headlights, so it seems to be a common problem.....lets hope it doesn't come back and bite us in the @ss when the warranty is gone. Anyone that has this problem should go to their dealer, Palm Beach Acura replaced my passanger headlights in 45 mins and they had replacement parts ready and I didn't make an appointment either. The sad thing is my car is only a few months old and under 5k miles. Quality.........

 

I am taking my 04 in tommorrow for the the same problem. But have 54,000miles. I hope they replace under warranty,

 

sorry off topic but stewie20068... that's a hell of a car on your avatar.....
I wish that could be my next car...... gotta play the lottery more often..... ^_^

 

Yeah I love the Vantage. It' curves are just awesome. If I had the money to choose from all the cars I would have a tough time between the sleekness and class of the Vantage vs. the power of the f430. Maybe I'll get lucky enough to actually see one of the two in person some day...

 

Same problem for me. Took it in under warranty.

Wait like an hour and a half said they fixed it but the new one still had condensation.

They gave me a rent a car and I came back after another 1 or 2 and it was fixed.

 

I got mine replaced and no problems yet!

 

I had my driver's side headlight replaced once and my passenger's side replaced twice.

 

ur kidding? That sux.. My driver's side headlight is still fogged up since i reported it last week. I can't wait to have mine fixed but I have to wait until at least this weekend for my appointment. I hate waiting so long.

 

I am having the same problem with my passenger side right now. I am going to call the dealer now and see if they will fix it under warranty.

 

Yeah, it really sucks. It always takes like a week or so to get an appointment, then you gotta wait almost 2 hours for it to get replaced unless you get a loaner.

It's amazing Acura hasn't fixed this quality issue yet with their headlight housings!

 

If you don't mind me asking, what dealership in jersey are you getting yours fixed at?

 

I've been going to DCH Montclair Acura. They've been pretty good about it, giving me a loaner twice. The second time, though (when BOTH my headlights had condensation at the same time), they "accidentally" replaced someone elses headlights with the ones that were supposed to be used on mine, so I had to wait another week! Oh well.

 

Really.. wow. I purchased my vehicle at DCH but i've been going to open road of wayne for my services. I have no experience with the service at DCH. The only thing I hate about open road is that they always give me old / beat up loaners. What kind of loaners do you get at DCH.

 

So far, they've given me a TL and a TSX for loaners. Not bad at all.

 

Just wanted to let you guys know that I took my car to Karen Radley Acura in Woodbridge with the headlights condensation problem and they said they couldn't do anything about it since I was over my warranty. The service person said he tried to call Acura to see if they would cut me a break since it was only 700 miles and surprisingly they said they couldn't do it.

I know techinically they don't have to fix it cause I'm over my warranty, but I think its bad public relations not to considering I'm young and most likely I would have stuck with acura for a few more cars. Oh well ... what can you do .... oh they quoted me 600 dollars to have the headlight unit fixed/replaced.

 

My appt to replace the passenger side light was rescheduled until next Wednesday. I am within the standard warranty and purchased the extended. My Service Advisor explained they would replace the headlight assembly, HID bulb, and the Ballast. He said they would essentially replace everything forward from the wiring.