Is It Normal to Have Moisture Inside the Headlights?
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No, it is not normal. Here are the relevant explanations: 1. Large temperature differences in winter can cause condensation inside the headlights: In the structure of car headlights, there is a ventilation tube connected to the outside. Its purpose is to allow the expanded gas inside the headlights to escape when the headlights are turned on and the temperature rises. When the headlights are turned off, the temperature drops, creating a pressure difference inside, which draws in outside air through the ventilation tube. If the air is humid, it can cause condensation inside the headlights, forming moisture. 2. Moisture is likely to form after heavy rain or car washing: If care is not taken during car washing, such as directly spraying the engine compartment or headlights with a high-pressure water jet, water droplets can flow directly inside. When the vehicle wades through water, since the engine and exhaust system are significant heat sources, rainwater falling on them can generate a large amount of steam. Some of this steam may enter the headlights through the ventilation tube.