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MCSDS · 02-15-2010, 11:02 PM

With those with the RS package,
Has anybody experienced condensation in the headlamp or signal lamps?

I had condensation in the signal lamps before, but they cleared up. (both sides)
So I didn't care but now its worse...

Condensation has carried on to the edges of the headlamp... and it's not clearing out!

My Camaro being delivered January 12, 2010, this shouldn't really happen...

I called my dealership and all they said was come to check if there is any sealing problems etc... Shouldn't they be replacing those? As far as I know if condensation happens, it's more likely to happen again no matter what.

I'm going to take it to my dealership ASAP but I wanted to hear some opinions.

SleepWarz · 02-15-2010, 11:42 PM

It will clear, its due to the weather changes and the heat from the lights drawing in the condensation as they cool. They have vents in them to let anything out

Normal, I was worried about mine living in the rain capital of north america. But they clear up all the time

MCSDS · 02-16-2010, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SleepWarz

It will clear, its due to the weather changes and the heat from the lights drawing in the condensation as they cool. They have vents in them to let anything out

Normal, I was worried about mine living in the rain capital of north america. But they clear up all the time

Thanks for the notice...
But there really shouldn't be any condensation...
Anybody???:(

monstertodd · 02-16-2010, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SleepWarz

It will clear, its due to the weather changes and the heat from the lights drawing in the condensation as they cool. They have vents in them to let anything out

Normal, I was worried about mine living in the rain capital of north america. But they clear up all the time

Actually condensation isn't "drawn in". A moisture laden air parcel is already present inside the lens. It simply falls to the dewpoint due to the lens being cooler than the air parcel inside, and condenses upon the inside of the lens.

caverman · 02-16-2010, 04:39 PM

It's not just an RS issue either. I picked up my non-RS yesterday and it had the condensation. Salesman said it was normal. He had already looked into the issue from another Camaro.

MCSDS · 02-16-2010, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

It's not just an RS issue either. I picked up my non-RS yesterday and it had the condensation. Salesman said it was normal. He had already looked into the issue from another Camaro.

Congrats with your new Camaro

So it's a "normal" thing to have?
Not happy about that...:(

MCSDS · 02-16-2010, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monstertodd

Actually condensation isn't "drawn in". A moisture laden air parcel is already present inside the lens. It simply falls to the dewpoint due to the lens being cooler than the air parcel inside, and condenses upon the inside of the lens.

So I'm assuming you have the same situation with your lamps...?

monstertodd · 02-16-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MCSDS

So I'm assuming you have the same situation with your lamps...?

My car has been put away in the garage for about 2 weeks now. I'll have to check it later.

02-15-2010, 11:02 PM	#1
MCSDS Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro V6 RS Package Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 24	HID headlamp, signal lamp CONDENSATION? With those with the RS package, Has anybody experienced condensation in the headlamp or signal lamps? I had condensation in the signal lamps before, but they cleared up. (both sides) So I didn't care but now its worse... Condensation has carried on to the edges of the headlamp... and it's not clearing out! My Camaro being delivered January 12, 2010, this shouldn't really happen... I called my dealership and all they said was come to check if there is any sealing problems etc... Shouldn't they be replacing those? As far as I know if condensation happens, it's more likely to happen again no matter what. I'm going to take it to my dealership ASAP but I wanted to hear some opinions.

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SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,248 View My Garage	It will clear, its due to the weather changes and the heat from the lights drawing in the condensation as they cool. They have vents in them to let anything out Normal, I was worried about mine living in the rain capital of north america. But they clear up all the time