[Gen2] Condensation in LED headlight - anyone here successfully cured theirs?

[Chad E. Mo]

I have condensate on the clear lens of my spendy LED headlight. 2020 SV+.

Considering how much they cost to replace new or used, I'd like to resolve this before there's a problem with its function.

Thanks in advance for advice, especially from those who have firsthand experience.

 

[Learjet]

I have seen you tube videos on other brands of headlights, where you carefully use an oven to heat up the light, break the glue, dry out and re-seal.

 

[Chad E. Mo]

On a whim, I checked fleabay for used headlights and bought one with a broken top tab for $275.

I was able to give it a close inspection, and it seems that Nissan had the sense to put a vapor vent near the top of the housing.



The interior of the housing has passages to allow free movement of air around most of the components, so I will presume that water vapor will purge itself in time, if the headlight gets warm.

I don't know how hot the LEDs get inside the housing, but I can imagine they get the air in the housing pretty toasty (nothing like halogens tho.)


If anyone is curious about the going price for a Gen2 LED headlight from the dealer: