firstglass
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Hi all, im getting my headlamps and foglights steaming up after it rains, or wash the car, anyone else had this- 58plate
Steaming up headlights
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I have the same mate, 09 A3. The inside of the headlights is clearly stained with water marks. Audi refuse to do anything, saying that if I can ever SEE water inside the headlight, to take it to them immediately and get it photographed by their warranty manager, but unless there's WATER in them, not steam/marks, then jack they can do - would love to hear from another dealer about that. I'm guessing yours are the facelift LED/Xenon lights, same as mine?
Yeah, I've noticed I've got dust (not quite the same, but same principle) and I'd like to know how to get em cleaned!
firstglass
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Yes, both headlams, and both foglights.
Not had time to go to dealer yet, but as soon as it does it again, i will photograph and post it
S3RYE
Interior Next!!
i have same problem... i also have dust behind the glass on my instrument cluster which is very very 
I've took some photos of mine tonight & gonna push it with Audi UK to see what I get back. Can you guys take some pics of yours too please?
Here's mine:
Bad headlights pictures by scott1andrews - Photobucket
Here's mine:
Bad headlights pictures by scott1andrews - Photobucket
Stiggles
Top Gear!
My dad had this problem on his RS6 just shortly after getting it, audi fixed it there and then only took a few days IIRC
EDIT: also on my new headlights this happened for the first few days i think its gone now
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dealerships treat you differently when you buy an £80k car compared to when you buy a £20k one.
you guys absolutely must get this repaired under warranty. i've been disappointed with Audi's build quality of late
I've sent an e-mail to Jeremy Hicks and he personally responded this morning saying they'd look into it.
Yeh id get them sorted thats stupid from a new £23k car and when warrenty runs out and m.o.t time comes you will have to replace all affected lights out of your own pocket which i expect will be at least 1k.
It's happenened to me..
It is mentioned in the handbook as a result of moisture, and it does clear up, so I wouldn't worry..
It is mentioned in the handbook as a result of moisture, and it does clear up, so I wouldn't worry..
Mine has been there for many months, so I wonder how long it takes to clear up? Also the inside is actually stained as a result of dirty water I'd imagine, it's not just misted, as that would be ok. I don't see this sort of thing on any other 'premium' car, or at least I haven't noticed it.
