2010 headlight lens melting/frosted

[CFX]

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.

[TheMAN]

watch as mazda gays out and makes a tsb saying this is "normal" like water in RX-8 tail lights!

[pacmann33]

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!

[TheMAN]

mazda has always been good with improving/updating parts... but they haven't been good at issuing recalls/tsbs for them!

[jjwhoa]

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.

[McGuyver_3]

Those are the OEM hid housings fortunatly i have not come across it yet but i am monitoring it

[BeEvil]

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

[cwp_sedan]

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

Once they see that there's no way they could say there isn't a problem with yours. I wouldn't worry about it too much until they deny you a new headlight. Then get angry

[pacmann33]

+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

[plontoc]

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?!!!

[BeEvil]

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

[TheMAN]

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

[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 am totally all over this. I've been talking to Mleblond about it. I'm just waiting for him to get the cutouts for the 2010. Hopefully soon!!!!

BeEvil

[TheMAN]

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!

[vcp]

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.

[BeEvil]

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

[Hives]

Yikes! Not good at all

[vcp]

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.

[BeEvil]

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

[TheMAN]

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

[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

Thanks for the heads up.

BeEvil

[McGuyver_3]

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

[TheMAN]

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

[mazda lover]

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

what is R&R ? rest and relaxation? rock & roll?

[pacmann33]

remove and replace, I believe