Seriously I really don't. How would I go about removing the condensation and preventing it from ever returning?

Thanks in advance! :460:

Jeez man! I really need to hit the big mega or the lotto so I can buy you a new 09 & pimp it out for ya! No more little issues!
I guess once you break the seal by putting in new lights, maybe it won't seal quite the same again???

Ew... an 09 Lancer! Everybody knows the 08 is the real deal! Plus Electric Blue Pearl... that's a one of a kind vehicle!

Anywho, all the bulbs have a rubber o-ring to create a nice seal. If something were to leak through, wouldn't my bulb explode? Water + hot bulb = KAPLOWIE

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But then again, MobileHID's bulbs are completely waterproof... hmmmm.

I remember I read a TSB on my Benz that was exactly about condensation in the mirror turn signal. I know it's not exactly apples to apples but in the TSB it said it's absolutely normal and it goes away once it gets warmer and that if any Dealers changed the part they would not be reimbursed for it as it's not a warrantable fault.

Hope this helps.

Actually it does help. I took a look at the fog light last night and the condensation is gone, but now I have all these little spots on the inside from the dried up water. My only real concern now is cleaning it and preventing it from happening again... and cleaning inside of enclosed spaces is so time consuming. Blah...

I had the same issue w/ my 08 Lancers left headlight....

My diagnosis is.... call the dealer and tell them about it.
I did w/ my headlight issue, and they replaced the left & right housings for $0.00

The problem has never reoccurred. :banana:

Double Post.... my bad.

some moisture is considered normal. it will evaporate with use of the headlight.

standing water in the bottom is not normal, and the light will need to be replaced.

I get condensation in mine sometimes as well. Especially when I'm washing the car.
There is a rubber seal that goes around the reflector, that one is pretty solid and should not be letting moisture in. There is a vent on top of the casing, but it's small and I don't think that would let anything in either.
I think there might be a seal issue with the glass front which is attached to the casing (housing). I never took that part off so I'm not sure how it's sealed which is why I'm picking on that.

Your bulbs probably wouldn't burst unless you got a lot of water in there. A bit of condensation on the glass shouldn't be a problem.

humm you meant plastic right? I miss the old headlights made of real glass! The lenses would never dull or chip so easy as the polycarbonate housings :( The best headlights in my book are from the early 90 Accords: Clear lens reflective with actual glass lens! I think that was the first passenger car in the US with reflective clear lens housing actually.