(G) Condensation in both rear light clusters!

keithbrown53 · 13-04-2015

Hi All,

My 2014 Punto is also afflicted with condensation in the rear lights. Just called my local Fiat dealer, and they immediately stated it's a known problem, and they'd fix it. Booked in for Friday. They're also going to look at the left wing mirror, which doesn't have the same range of motion as the right mirror. First time I've had to call them, and quietly impressed with their response so far....

Cheers,

Keith.

keithbrown53 · 19-04-2015

Originally Posted by keithbrown53

Hi All,

My 2014 Punto is also afflicted with condensation in the rear lights. Just called my local Fiat dealer, and they immediately stated it's a known problem, and they'd fix it. Booked in for Friday. They're also going to look at the left wing mirror, which doesn't have the same range of motion as the right mirror. First time I've had to call them, and quietly impressed with their response so far....

Cheers,

Keith.

Rear lights now sorted, as well as the left mirror. Both under warranty. Seemed like an efficient Fiat dealer to me (Dunfermline).

varesecrazy · 19-04-2015

Originally Posted by Pedrolami

However, I may have found a fix... Inside the cluster there is sufficient space for a 25g bag of silica gel. I only did this a week ago but the moisture appears to have been absorbed and the clusters are clear.

Not ideal, but it works.

And, for the record, it is a 13 plate.

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I Was TOLD that the clear lenses are actually COVERS that get condensation under them , but it's not in the region of the actual bulbs/ reflectors..,
I've seen mine condensated a few times.. but it seems to clear fairly readily..,

never bothered to look further , also 2013 Punto ( NOT EVO

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Pedrolami · 19-04-2015

I doubt that is the case to be honest.
The silica gel has removed all traces on moisture in the lens so it definitely has access to the area that the moisture is collecting.
Either way, it shouldn't happen. The moisture could affect electrical contacts and regardless of this I simply don't like the look of it.

Thunderbug · 28-04-2015

I've read a hair-dryer should get rid of the condensation or leave it in the sun so it warms up.

EvoDaan · 28-04-2015

Rado77 · 30-04-2019

So guys, is there some update on this? I have 2013 Lounge and the same issue with condensation

varesecrazy · 30-04-2019

Jock had a thread covering repairs last year.

Charlie

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Pedrolami Get Your Own Title Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 167 Thanks: 11 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Condensation in both rear light clusters! I doubt that is the case to be honest. The silica gel has removed all traces on moisture in the lens so it definitely has access to the area that the moisture is collecting. Either way, it shouldn't happen. The moisture could affect electrical contacts and regardless of this I simply don't like the look of it. __________________ 2016 500X 1.4 Lounge with extra bits...
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EvoDaan Get Your Own Title Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Trader Rating: 0	Condensation in both rear light clusters! . __________________ Grande Punto Club Holland \| Owner of a Fiat Punto Evo \| Last update: Xenon 6000K Sorry about my English Last edited by EvoDaan; 28-04-2015 at 12:56.
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Rado77 Get Your Own Title Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 212 Thanks: 10 Trader Rating: 0	Re: Condensation in both rear light clusters! So guys, is there some update on this? I have 2013 Lounge and the same issue with condensation __________________ Grande Punto (III) 1.4 8V m.y.2013 (350A1000)
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