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Old Sep 25, 2016 | 03:47 PM
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My friend owns a 2014 RX 350, he says his passenger side headlight is not leveled up properly and asked to help him level them, however before the procedure, I've noticed that his headlights are indeed leveled out properly, but the passenger side headlight gets moist/condensation on the inside, along the bottom portion of the headlight, where LED strip goes, half-way up. We shut them off and then back on for about 15-20 minutes and passenger side got all moist, foggy, condensed on the inside while driver side stayed perfectly clear. Why would that occur, is that a problem with a headlight, its not sealed properly or something else is going on, can it be fixed at home or needs to be taken to the dealership??

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Old Sep 26, 2016 | 05:12 AM
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I have the exact same problem with my 2013 RX drivers side headlight.
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Old Sep 26, 2016 | 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Yurka
My friend owns a 2014 RX 350, he says his passenger side headlight is not leveled up properly and asked to help him level them, however before the procedure, I've noticed that his headlights are indeed leveled out properly, but the passenger side headlight gets moist/condensation on the inside, along the bottom portion of the headlight, where LED strip goes, half-way up. We shut them off and then back on for about 15-20 minutes and passenger side got all moist, foggy, condensed on the inside while driver side stayed perfectly clear. Why would that occur, is that a problem with a headlight, its not sealed properly or something else is going on, can it be fixed at home or needs to be taken to the dealership??

TIA
Those lights are probably HIDS! (VERY EXPENSIVE..even the bulbs!). I would take them to the dealer before they short out completely, and be prepared for some big time $$!
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Old Sep 26, 2016 | 06:29 AM
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would the warranty cover it since his car is almost brand new, he didnt even finish paying it out yet,got another year or so
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Old Sep 26, 2016 | 06:32 AM
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If there is no external damage, I think it would be covered by warranty as the moisture is due to failure of a seal in the lens assembly.
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Old Sep 26, 2016 | 09:03 AM
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Alright thank you guys, will send him to the dealership then.
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