Water Ingress on S3 Headlights

[Flatoot]

Noticed a bit of condensation build up on power washing the car over the weekend. Anyone else had this?

 

[h5djr]

This is quite normal and will disappear as soon as you use your lights. It is mentioned in the Owner's Manual in the Lights and Vision section (p55 in my particular (10.13) manual.

 

[veeeight]

Yes. Common.

There is a recall for a grommet in the LED headlight version, but otherwise see the FAQ on headlight condensation:

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/thread...guides-on-the-8v-chassis.198794/#post-2286173

 

[veeeight]

LED Headlight Recall (Grommet)

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/led-headlights-recall.240767/#post-2414640
http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/led-headlights-fix.238809/

 

[Wondering Soul]

Had the above recall on mine. Replaced a grommet or two and all was fine! When the car has been wet and in the sun, I'll still get condensation but as mentioned, it will disappear as soon as the lights are on.

 

[cuke2u]

Always appears this time of year....

 

[Jassyo06]

Yeah that's all fine and well with the grommets but the condensation whether it dissipate's or not will leave a residue inside the enclosure after awhile