Not sure if it's down to the cold or there is something wrong but the headlights and my drls mist up after I've been driving. Has anyone else got this problem or is this normal due to the cold weather?

I have heard that the montes and standards have a misting issue but I haven't heard to much of an issue on the vRS with the LEDs.

Edited 29 December, 201411 yr by TomR88

If they are like the drl's on the montes then god help u....I just disconnected mine........not really needed

Yup, I get it on both of mine on my VRS mate. Not quite sure why...

Fogs mist up on my monte and others I've seen, doesn't really bother me tbh

Re Montes,

the difference on the vRS is that you can disable them as DRL's, but they are the sidelights and parking lights.

so headlights on and they are going to be on.

misting of headlights on many brands is not really that unusual… cold air hitting warm and all that!

 

As long as it is not too severe and clears when the lights warm up the cluster, no prob. If they KEEP fouling up, too much moisture is getting inside. 

 

P.S.  The title of this thread sounds like the name of a porn star/exotic dancer!

Edited 29 December, 201411 yr by mrgf

I had a misting issue with one headlight, on inspection I found the rubber cup/boot/cap on the back of the headlight unit for bulb access had fallen off, replaced it with a new one when the inside of the unit had dried out and not had issue since.

I was annoyed when both of mine seriously misted up a couple of weeks ago. :( It seemed to disapate by itself, although was a real pain at the time as it did reduce visibility.

I also had problems with the rear ones, although that was back in the summer. I simply removed them and let them dry out at the time.

Im not impressed with the build quality of Mk2 Fabias, coming from the Mk1 Octavia it seems to be a bit of a come down!

Im not impressed with the build quality of Mk2 Fabias, coming from the Mk1 Octavia it seems to be a bit of a come down!

 

Its bound to be…. The Octavia is a higher spec, costlier set of wheels. I recon an Octy will seem below par if you're used to a Superb!

 

I have a five year old Fabia and sat in a new one in my local dealers during a service. Makes you realise just how a car loses its lustre without you really noticing!

Yep it is true mrgf, after a while they soon start to age!

Yep it is true mrgf, after a while they soon start to age!

I always keep mine impeccably clean inside and out. Just dust inside, never use and chemicals.

March 2013 registered. 15k on the clock. And sometimes i still get the new car smell when i get in.

Love that smell!

Can anybody please tell me how to take the fog lamp out of a Fabia Monte Carlo as I have the same problem?

From inside the boot looking out towards the rear of the car you will see a large black plastic round bolt type thing - with a slot in it. This holds the light cluster to the back of the car. You can undo it with a 10p / 2p! It is quite a handy design really. Undo that, then unclip the light cluster from the car. You will then see the bulb holders and corresponding wiring.

If it is the fog light you are having problems with, it will be lower down on the cluster. I switch the lights on to identify it when I have problems with the bulbs.

 

I would remove the cluster and let it dry out (I did this in the summer when mine was an issue). Give the surrounding edges / wear it mounts to a wipe with some old rag or tissue. Then ensure all of the fittings are well tightened when refitting.

 

PS I can't be held responsible for any advice - you take this procedure in your own hands!

From inside the boot looking out towards the rear of the car you will see a large black plastic round bolt type thing - with a slot in it. This holds the light cluster to the back of the car. You can undo it with a 10p / 2p! It is quite a handy design really. Undo that, then unclip the light cluster from the car. You will then see the bulb holders and corresponding wiring.

If it is the fog light you are having problems with, it will be lower down on the cluster. I switch the lights on to identify it when I have problems with the bulbs.

I would remove the cluster and let it dry out (I did this in the summer when mine was an issue). Give the surrounding edges / wear it mounts to a wipe with some old rag or tissue. Then ensure all of the fittings are well tightened when refitting.

PS I can't be held responsible for any advice - you take this procedure in your own hands!

I think he means the front fogs?

Sorry - I wasn't sure! Still that might help someone needing to remove a rear light cluster.

Can anybody please tell me how to take the fog lamp out of a Fabia Monte Carlo as I have the same problem?

Check out the video Jonro has put up in this link.

Its getting to the horn but shows popping the drl/fog out

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/338575-rubbish-horn/#entry4075887

Check out the video Jonro has put up in this link.

Its getting to the horn but shows popping the drl/fog out

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/338575-rubbish-horn/#entry4075887

Thanks that's just what I needed 

 

I removed the fog lamp and the bulbs, I used a hair dryer on low heat to evaporate the condensation inside the lamp.

 

Should I use anything to seal the lamp to stop it happening again or just dry them out occasionally?

A special cap is fitted,, but don't know how it works ,, can someone explain please,,???

Some light misting is normal, it is even mentioned in the manual.

Excessive condensation with droplets forming or water pooling in the bottom suggests a leak.

If it's the former then driving with around with dipped headlights turned on should dry them out.