I just had both of my headlight units replaced today on my '04 TSX because of the condensation problem. I went in to get the left side fixed and while in the shop the right side went for a crap too. Anyways, tonight I got a chance to test them. I am not happy. The lights don't seem as bright and don't cover as much area as the originals. Does anyone know if this is because the lights aren't angled correctly? And if so can they be adjusted or am I SOL.

 

Take it back and tell them to check the adjustments. Dealers do a half ass job on most work and probably didn't think to adjust it, or did a poor job of it.

 

well it might be that your old headlights were burned in, most bulbs get brighter with more use.

 

Thanks Tuan...I was thinking that might be it...but from reading posts regarding this problem, it looks like they did a half ass job on the alignment of the lights...It looks like s@$t...The step pattern isn't even sharp.

 

hmmm i shoudl check then, i had my left on replaced last month, they did a pretty good job, but ive already messed with them anyway... cant stand those oem high beams.

thanks, im gunna check tomrrow night

 

Can someone tell me what cause the condensation? Is it something that is avoidable?

Thanks!

Jac

 

Condensation would be caused by moisture leaking into the unit, so maybe cracked or broken seal, etc. that type of thing. But under normal circumstances, that shouldn't happen, so really nothing needs to be / can be done to avoid them.

Just don't on them...

 

Thank you! Hopefully I won't crash my new TSX like the other cars I had (Integra, EL.... isn't it scary? loooooong story... sigh....)

Jac

 

fortunately you live and drive far enough away from where I am

My answer to the cause of headlight condensation is just my best personal somewhat-educated guess. Others feel free to chime in to give better answers; or confirm mine

 

I have condensation in my right headlight, too! Dammit... gotta go in to get it replaced.

 

i dont think the head lights were properly sealed. i had mine replaced.

when putting in my high beam bulbs i did notice that you really hafta work on getting that seal correct, i had someone check my work and they noticed it, so i have my fingers crossed,and so far so good. but i did install my high beam lights only AFTER i got the new ones put in

they did a pretty good job i will give them that.

 

hm... thinking of driving my new TSX to meet yours in Vancouver... BWAHAHAHAHA

 

I'll out run you in my 6MT

 

hm.. what if we are not going parallel on same direction? maybe I'll jump right from your left or from your right? Be afraid... be very afraid... BMWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

OK, you are beginning to sound creepy here... or is that just how people in TO drive?!?!?!

to others here also in TO

 

hahahaha, don't worry... I'm 100% sure I won't be that crazy with the TSX now... or otherwise, my husband will definitely kill me and get me a junk and take over the TSX.

Jac

 

Oops... sorry.. I guess we are drifting away from the original issue now...

REMINDER: HEADLIGHT CONDENSATION

waiting for the rain to pour, and the sun comes out, and see if there's condensation.

waiting..... waiting... waiting....

 

You won't need to worry about that on a brand new built by Honda. Most who report headlight condensation problems have had some work done to their headlight units... so no worry.

Edit: even this problem reported on brand new is quite rare, so no need to keep looking for it.

 

OH I SEEE!!!!! That's good to know!!!!

 

Actually, it happened to mine just a few months after I got it... no mods at all. It dried out after a week, so i forgot about. Then, this winter, it got condensation in it again that's not drying out at all.

 

uh oh... I'll double check tomorrow morning and see if any water gets inside. Will do car wash this weekend and check again...

so r u bring yours in to fix?

 

Not yet sicne I've been busy. But I'll need to make an appointment soon. It doesn't seem to affect the lights at all... but it sure is ugly.

 

i had mine brand new, drove it through a car wash n it was kinda cool that night, i did it a few hours b4 sunset, cool night condensation inside and the next morning. was gone soon as the sun came out after a few hoursq

 

I guess no trial for me yet... going to snow / rain tonight and tomorrow... will wait til Sunday.

 

I had some work done on my A/C at an Acura dealer. When I picked up my car after the work was completed I noticed condesation in my passenger side headlamp. I walked back in and mentioned it to the service manager, and she said that the TSX's have been having issues with the seals and that she is placing an order for a replacement. I see by the forum that I am not the only one.

 

When i had an 04 as a loaner a couple of weeks back it only had 15000 miles on it, but the right headlight already had tons of condensation on it.

 

I just noticed some condensation in my driver side light.......I'm pissed, I was at the dealer today for service, but didnt notice it till I got home!!!!! My lights are stock by the way

 

My 04 with 10K miles on it just had the driver's side headlight assembly replaced because of the condensation problem..HID on driver side non functional (other lights in assembly were OK) I had never touched the lights , so it is not just because of mods. Dealer was cool about the fix, and I had my car back the same day. Paperwork indicated that there was a fused wires harness... not a good thing.. and they replaced the entire housing .