I had some of this!
I reported it to Westover who tell me this is known problem for the offside unit and will be replaced under warranty.
It seems the heat from the front oil cooler causes the seals on the unit to fail, and to avoid this a heat shield is fitted with the replacement unit.
I'm not sure if this is just an MY11 problem but I'll try and find out and update this topic.
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Condensation in Headlight Unit
Started By WoREoD, Feb 09 2012 06:40 PM
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 06:40 PM
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 06:55 PM
I had heard this was 2011 only but could be wrong.
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View GaragePosted 09 February 2012 - 10:01 PM
I have condensation in my 350Z head lights, how can I remove it? 
The 370Z and GT-R35 Black Edition have moved on :( but my 350z is soooo much fun!
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 10:13 PM
Celtic Val, on 09 February 2012 - 10:01 PM, said:
I have condensation in my 350Z head lights, how can I remove it?
I've not had this problem on my zed as yet, but on other cars i've owned with this problem i put some small bags of Silica Gel in the rear of the lamp ( remove the headlamp bulb cover on the rear of the lamp unit and place the bags just inside near where the bulb is fitted and refit the cover ).
I found this worked quite well and kept condensation to a minimum.
You can usually find these bags in the box with a new pair of shoes or things like that, i'm not sure if they are available off the shelf.
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 10:16 PM
That's a clever trick. I can probably find some of these at work (we get a lock of packages with them in). I can bring them to the Mod Day if you like.
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 10:18 PM
Val like new shoes so they should be easy to get hold of 
nice fix By the way Jimmy 
nice fix By the way Jimmy
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Posted 09 February 2012 - 10:20 PM
Yeah that would be a good idea Paul, we can give it a go and see if it works.
Its a cheaper alternative to buying a new lamp.
Its a cheaper alternative to buying a new lamp.
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 10:20 AM
I've had the GT-R problem confirmed as early build MY11 cars only. Just me then!
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 12:00 PM
in the summer or if you have a garage, get it in there and open the lamp up to the outside dry air. The best solution is to take the unit off the car and place it in a really warm place. The botttom of the 350z light has the ballast on it so the water can pool in there like a reservoir and takes a longer exposure to warmth to dry out.
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Posted 10 February 2012 - 05:47 PM
I SUFFER TOO
I thought that using WoREoD's expensive Glass polisher on the inside of the lights would be a neat mod too to do at the same time
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I thought that using WoREoD's expensive Glass polisher on the inside of the lights would be a neat mod too to do at the same time
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 05:25 PM
Update!
I saw Z Eds car (2009 April delivery) and both of his headlights had a 20mm deep condensation strip on the lower portion of the headlamp.
It may be down to not garaging.
I saw Z Eds car (2009 April delivery) and both of his headlights had a 20mm deep condensation strip on the lower portion of the headlamp.
It may be down to not garaging.
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 06:29 PM
Paul_S, on 09 February 2012 - 10:16 PM, said:
That's a clever trick. I can probably find some of these at work (we get a lock of packages with them in). I can bring them to the Mod Day if you like.
Yes please!
The 370Z and GT-R35 Black Edition have moved on :( but my 350z is soooo much fun!
Nismo V2 Spoiler, Nitro-Lift Struts, Brembo's, Eibach Pro-Kit, Fujitsubo Titanium Exhaust, Catback, JWT Popcharger, LED Tail lights/front reflectors, HID Headlights, Varrstoen Alloys, Conti Sports Tyres, JVC ICE, Carbon Zed Badges ... more Mods to come.
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 06:31 PM
Chilli Red, on 09 February 2012 - 10:18 PM, said:
Val like new shoes so they should be easy to get hold of nice fix By the way Jimmy
nice fix By the way Jimmy Hands up....I'm a shoe Whore!
The 370Z and GT-R35 Black Edition have moved on :( but my 350z is soooo much fun!
Nismo V2 Spoiler, Nitro-Lift Struts, Brembo's, Eibach Pro-Kit, Fujitsubo Titanium Exhaust, Catback, JWT Popcharger, LED Tail lights/front reflectors, HID Headlights, Varrstoen Alloys, Conti Sports Tyres, JVC ICE, Carbon Zed Badges ... more Mods to come.
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 07:56 PM
Celtic Val, on 09 March 2012 - 06:29 PM, said:
Yes please!
Oh bum, I wish I hadn't left them at work today
The Honey Monster - 'a standard limited edition Yellow 370Z* with a plethora of minor bespoke mods'
LED sidelights | Glowing Emblems | DIY Sound Deadening | Front+Rear 15mm spacers | Full size rear number plate
Auto dimming mirror | Satin black wheels & yellow pinstripe | 370Z Tax disc holder | Reversing Camera
UpRev tuned | Invidia Gemini Cat Back Exhaust | GT-R Start Button | Clutch Helper Spring
*one of 40 don't you know!
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Posted 09 March 2012 - 08:23 PM
Paul_S, on 09 March 2012 - 07:56 PM, said:
Oh bum, I wish I hadn't left them at work today
nevermind mate, i'm sure we can do it some other time, unless i can find a few packets here to get Vals car sorted.
