What to Do When There is Water Mist in the Headlights?

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OliveLynn
07/30/25 2:00am
If there are not too many water droplets or just a small amount of mist, turn on the headlights for about 30 minutes to increase the internal temperature of the headlights and accelerate the evaporation of small water droplets inside. Use an air gun to blow air into the headlights, which can speed up the removal of mist and moisture. Open the dust cover at the back of the headlights, take out the headlights, and use a hairdryer to blow them.
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