General Headlamp\Indicator Cluster Condensation

[Lou]

Hi,

I know that this has been partly discussed in other threads but I could not find if there were any solutions to this and as it seems to be common I thought a new thread might help.

My offside indicator cluster has a band of condensation which is obscuring the whole of the indicator. Has anybody else had this and if so were there any solutions?

Thanks

Lou

 

[Paul Short]

Hi Lou

Well this is just one of the problems which I have with my Ulysse (Which I hope is getting fixed as we speak??)

When I told the dealer about this they said they will replace all the light units, my car is in the dealers at the mo & should be getting all new light units all round!

Sorry I can not help you anymore than this

Paul

 

[Lou]

Hi Paul,

Were all your light clusters affected or did they decide to replace them all as it was a known problem? Does 'ALL' include the rear light clusters as well?.

Lou

 

[poggy]

Hi,

Sadly the problem is likely to come back on the front lights even when they are changed. The plastic lense is effectively just a cover for the proper lenses. It will probably burn off after a few minutes with the lights on. It affects most lenses on this type and we have it on our new Ulysse and Punto. We also had it on our 5 series BMW

They tend to fix it by drilling a larger drain hole in the bottom.

Poggy

 

[Stu DemonD]

Hi,

I too am having my rear nearside cluster replaced soon - this is due to a fault; the whole cluster fills with water!!?!?

BUT as far as my front ones - yes, my indicators do mist up occassionally, but not too concerned. As Poggy said, they burn off quite quick, so not a permanent fault. Just one of those things that we have to live with!

Stuart

 

[poggy]

Hi,

I had to buy a new headlight bulb for the Punto so I thought I would look at the options for new bulbs.

Everybody seems to rave about the new Osram Silverstar bulbs which are 50% brighter Xenon with the same wattage and 100% safe for plastic lenses. I didn't want the blue looking bulbs and these are pure white.

Anyway I ordered some from www.powerbulbs.com for £19.50 (pair) inc carriage and fitted them today. I fitted one first for comparison and I was amazed, they are at least 50% brighter and clearer than the old bulbs. I am seriously thinking of getting some for the Ulysse now. I also got a free set of sidelight bulbs worth £10.

If you need a new bulb at some point, it is well worth spending the extra couple of pound on these. It may even be worth it anyway.

Poggy

 

[Stu DemonD]

Hi Poggy,

That sounds interesting! Haven noted previous threads about Xenon bulbs [and the fact some of us missed out, sniff!], I am still pleased with the factory fit normal ones BUT it is nice to know an option is out there.

I also don't like the blue bulbs - are they all weather or something!

So, how much hassle to change a Ulysse bulb?

Stu

 

[poggy]

Hi,

I will have to confirm it tonight on a dark road, but the difference is huge.

The Punto is quite easy for bulb chaging. I think the dipped and main beam bulbs are easy on the Ulysse, but the fog light needs the bumper removed. I did however manage to fit the missing foglight cover to the Ulysse by removing the grill (plastic clips) and loosening the headlight. I did get multiple scratches from the sharp metal, but I did get it on and could have replaced the bulb if necessary.

Poggy