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2017 ILX Aspec condesation in headlight assembly
Hi all Last november i purchased used certified ILX Aspec in lunar silver with 14K miles on it so pleanty of acura warranty left. Love the car but yesterday i noticed getting quite a bit condensation in one of the headlights (drivers side). the whole side of the headlight where the LED turn signal is located gets extremwly foggy. it eventually goes away for now but im worried it will get worse as the weather in chicago will start getting warmer. anybody experienced similar issue and how the dealers “takes care if it” once you bring it in? My wife drives 2016 infiniti qx50 (bought brand new) and we had same issue with one headlight after 6 months into ownig it. I caled the dealer, brought the car in and 2 hours later drove back home with brand new headlight assembly (replaced under warranty) all has been perfect since. Thanks in advance |
There is definitely a crack somewhere. You're under warranty. Get them to replace the entire assembly.
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i had the same thing happen to me but the pass side, I got it replaced for free under warranty.
At the time I was also trying to get the drivers replaced due to led high beam miss alignment. When they made the board and soldered the leds on the assembly line they fk up and placed them out of proper position so when i used the high beams the drivers side is aimed way up in the tress ;/ great QC |
I just checked my high beams. These are not very good pictures as I didn't drive up against a blank wall, but this is my garage. First picture is low beams only. Second picture is high beams. It's difficult to tell, but the driver's side does not aim up really high. It seems to be on pretty much the same level as the passenger side.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...0ff215cb0e.jpg Low beams https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...36931ddec4.jpg High beams |
Originally Posted by dronek75
(Post 16199328)
Hi all Last november i purchased used certified ILX Aspec in lunar silver with 14K miles on it so pleanty of acura warranty left. Love the car but yesterday i noticed getting quite a bit condensation in one of the headlights (drivers side). the whole side of the headlight where the LED turn signal is located gets extremwly foggy. it eventually goes away for now but im worried it will get worse as the weather in chicago will start getting warmer. anybody experienced similar issue and how the dealers “takes care if it” once you bring it in? My wife drives 2016 infiniti qx50 (bought brand new) and we had same issue with one headlight after 6 months into ownig it. I caled the dealer, brought the car in and 2 hours later drove back home with brand new headlight assembly (replaced under warranty) all has been perfect since. Thanks in advance |
Originally Posted by schen72
(Post 16200192)
I would definitely take a picture of the condensation, in case it dries up by the time you have your warranty appointment. When I had the brake squeal (addressed by TSB) I recorded the sound in case they couldn't duplicate. I played it for the service advisor and he was satisfied.
Its not huge yet like the infiniti was but im sure it will worsen once we get more warm weather here in chicagoland. Thank You again. |
Not trying to thread jack, but since you are continuing this topic;
You need to go to a wall and be at least 8 meters away or go drive down a road with no street lights and you'll see! mine looks like yours that close too. When I first noticed this issue me and the dealer went through a few brand new ILX's on the lot and they all had the same problem. @ the time that was all 2016's and the beginning of spring of the 2017's I bet Honda has since fixed this for late 2017 and now 2018's, I haven't checked. All the techs at the dealer here in Ottawa, Canada were shocked of the findings and said we can replace the headlight assembly sure, but it won't do any good because the new one will be the same. Heck even both of my right side headlights (org. and replacement for the condensation) where a touch off too but still reasonable, a trained eye could tell it was off. Alot of these issue's go unnoticed as the "average joe" is oblivious and ILX don't sell, so not alot on the road thus not alot of ppl to notice. I can't wait to get rid of this car, run it in the ground doing uber at this point, car is useless and is full of bugs beginning the first year of a resign, i bought this A-spec in June 2015. |
Originally Posted by Pir8pete
(Post 16200255)
Not trying to thread jack, but since you are continuing this topic;
You need to go to a wall and be at least 8 meters away or go drive down a road with no street lights and you'll see! mine looks like yours that close too. When I first noticed this issue me and the dealer went through a few brand new ILX's on the lot and they all had the same problem. @ the time that was all 2016's and the beginning of spring of the 2017's I bet Honda has since fixed this for late 2017 and now 2018's, I haven't checked. All the techs at the dealer here in Ottawa, Canada were shocked of the findings and said we can replace the headlight assembly sure, but it won't do any good because the new one will be the same. Heck even both of my right side headlights (org. and replacement for the condensation) where a touch off too but still reasonable, a trained eye could tell it was off. Alot of these issue's go unnoticed as the "average joe" is oblivious and ILX don't sell, so not alot on the road thus not alot of ppl to notice. I can't wait to get rid of this car, run it in the ground doing uber at this point, car is useless and is full of bugs beginning the first year of a resign, i bought this A-spec in June 2015. What other issues have you had? The only problem I have now is a squeaking glovebox. So far the car is exactly as I expected. |
I parked outside my garage door this time.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...1ada680ec4.jpg Low beams and foglights https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/acurazi...1aca969143.jpg High beams (no foglights) |
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