Emira Condensation in Headlamps

[nsmith27]

Has anyone experienced the headlamps in their Lotus Emira, or other Lotus headlamps condensating on the insides of the lenses towards the front of the lamps?

 

[geoffbland]

Yes, very occasionally. It clears up after a drive or when the sun comes out.

 

[Beardedbradley]

Mine also do this, not always just sometimes

 

[Yorkie]

Mine do this too. Usually when in the sun.

 

[OppositeLock]

My Elise did this all the time, and what I'd do is put in a large package of dessicant in the housing, out of sight. It lasts a few months, then you microwave it to release the water and put it back in. Maybe there's room for a packet of it in the Emira headlights

 

[Tonygcar]

Apparently it’s normal and will dissipate according to the service guy at my dealership when I raised the subject, and he’s correct mine clears every time

 

[nsmith27]

Apparently it’s normal and will dissipate according to the service guy at my dealership when I raised the subject, and he’s correct mine clears every time

Thanks for your feedback
Seems odd to me though to occur on a sealed unit and may lead to water mark stains on the inside.
I have another new car with matrix headlights and this doesn’t have this issue.

 

[Kimmax]

It's okay and even explicitly mentioned in the user manual

 

[geoffbland]

Seems odd to me though to occur on a sealed unit and may lead to water mark stains on the inside.

"Sealed" headlight units are sealed as in won't easily let water in - but they still have vents to allow air in and out to cope with air pressure changes etc.