I definitely have some kind of condensation happening in mine as well. Nothing like what BeEvil's experiencing but something similar to what I had with my Mazda6. Looks like a snowflake pattern, crystallized.
I definitely have some kind of condensation happening in mine as well. Nothing like what BeEvil's experiencing but something similar to what I had with my Mazda6. Looks like a snowflake pattern, crystallized.
2016 Mazda CX-5 GS
Meteor Grey Mica
watch as mazda gays out and makes a tsb saying this is "normal" like water in RX-8 tail lights!
2005 Mazda3 SP23 hatchback (auto)
2016 Mazda3 Sport GT (auto)
I hope they take care of us...I don't want to be replacing these headlights out of warranty...THAT'S for sure.
I hope the replacements are improved, no sense replacing junk with junk!
Justin in Barrie - 2010 Mazda 3 GT Sport 6MT - 2007 Suzuki GSX-R600
mazda has always been good with improving/updating parts... but they haven't been good at issuing recalls/tsbs for them!
Are you using stock bulbs?
If you're using hid or those blue bulbs they sell everywhere sometimes if the bulb is to long or if it gets to hot it can cause that.
Those are the OEM hid housings fortunatly i have not come across it yet but i am monitoring it
1991 Nissan Pathfinder - trade in, 2005 Mazda 3 GX ty grey - Write off, 2010 Mazda 3 GT E sedan CWP- trade in, 2010 Speed 3 w/tech CWP - Up for sale (soon), 2007 Mazda 3 GS silver- motor swapped in to 2009 MS3 CWP that had blown engine, 2002 BMW 330ci silver- new winter ride, 2005 BMW M3- new toy
All my bulbs are stock.
On another note, I called Prima Mazda yesterday to make an appointment. I told them that my headlight was frosting and would like a new one. The service guys response was that he hadn't heard of any problems with the lenses frosting and that he's have to have a look first. I hope this doesn't turn in to a "problem". I want both of them changed now.
BeEvil
2010 MZ3 GT, 6 speed with PRM CAI, Tints, Vent Visors, Deflector, TM3 Plate Covers, Aluminum Pedals, Aluminum Door Sills, Custom Creations Armrest, MOMO/Pit Stop E-Brake & Boot, WeatherTech All Weather Mats, Blacked out Reflectors, Vinyl Carbon Fiber Emblems & Fog Bezels, Blacked out Nextmod Emblem, XPEL on all Lights, Black Pro Tuner Wheel Nuts, Mazda RX 8 - 18" Rims Powder Coated Silver Vein, Subaru Legacy Cargo Liner, Red LED's in Cup Holder, Curt Hitch, Blue Neon Lights in Hatch, TWM Piston Shift Knob & SS, Black Calipers & Racing Beat Exhaust.
+1...what he said, once they see it they have to agree with you. Also before you go in hit the lenses with a coat of wax, so it accentuates the smoothness on the outside of the lens, making the inside problem seem worse. Can't hurt! Lol
I just hit 6000km and no sign of frosting or melting, but I'm checking everyday. It's only a matter of time...
Don't you just love 1st gen cars?!!!
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I find you can notice the frosting even more at night. Turn the headlights on and have a look. If it's starting you'll notice it that way before you can actually see it.
BeEvil
hopefully once the problem is fixed and/or a tsb comes out for it, it'll be good for you guys to get some headlight protection film
it was the first "mod" I did to my 3 because the OEM HIDs are expensive as hell! so they're nice and protected from UV and rock chips... nothing sucks more than sand blasted plastic headlights and faded headlights
I use xpel myself.... every other brand of headlight film I've seen suck... they're too thin and don't do anything to protect the lights!
I have xpel on all of my cars and they've been holding up great.... my van has EDM glass headlights (which means practically irreplaceable) and it's parked outside all the time... the (self custom cut) film has been holding up great for the past few years... my mom's 2 year old corolla (also parked outside all the time) started to peel at one spot of the headlight... putting xpel on it last month cured it... looks good as new!
I am having the same issue but it is on both housings. The passenger side is far worse though. I will be taking the car in to hopefully have both headlights replaced. I will let you know how I make out when I can be without the car.
I'm going today for an oil change and to have them "diagnose" the problem with the headlights. I also would like both replaced. We shall see. I'll keep you guys posted as well.
I don't think they'll need the car for more than a couple of hours to replace the headlights. I'll ask and get back to you.
BeEvil
Yikes! Not good at all
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I hope it all goes nice and smooth as it looks like there will be a number of us heading to the dealership to have this fixed!
Good luck.
Hi all,
So no problems today at the dealership. They will replace the one noticeably "fogged" headlight. The other, because they can't see any problem with it, I'll have to keep...for now. But I'm sure over time it will also go. So there you have it. Should be in, in a week.
Anyone else with the "fogging" headlights?
Oh, and they loved the mods I've done to my car. One of the salespeople want's to do similar mods to one and sell it as a package thing. LOL. The guy I bought it from was really impressed as well.
BeEvil
I suggest that you check the headlight aim on the replaced headlight after you get home... most dealerships don't bother reaiming new headlights properly or just halfass it
just match the aiming height of the new light with the side that wasn't replaced
Usually if the customer didn't play with the aim to begin with then the headlights should be level anyways but it is a good thing to check
right, but anytime you R&R or replace a headlight... the aim will be off... which is why it always needs to be reaimed, much like R&Ring suspension parts... but most people are lazy and don't care to do it
remove and replace, I believe