Why are my HID lights different colors?
The color shift in HID bulbs is a normal phenomenon. The color temperature (Kelvin) rises as the HID bulbs get older, and the color output turns more bluish white. If you have HID bulbs that are over five years, first, congratulations. Once upon a time, your car probably had a set of 4,300K HID bulbs in your car.
Can a Mazda headlight get condensation after it rains?
Mazda says that as per the pictures on their TSB, my headlight is perfectly fine. When I got the car a year ago, the headlights never got condensation after it rained, same weather conditions I have here in Florida now.
What should I do if I have condensation in my headlight?
If condensation buildup came on suddenly after a recent repair or headlight bulb change, ensure that the the cap holding the headlight bulb — the rubber cover that conceals the access hole for the bulb — is secured and properly sealed. Replace any gaskets for the cap as needed. It may not be possible to reseal your headlight.
Where does the condensation go on a Mazda 3?
This red area is the type of condensation I have been getting since winter. The blue area doesn’t go away, and here is where drops slide down the lens. It’s has been like that since Tuesday afternoon. The yellow area is the overall condensation area, that one doesn’t go away, same since Tuesday.
Where is the HID ballast on a headlight?
What I discovered was that the HID light ballast is located at the bottom of the headlight assembly, with the back of the ballast open to the interior of the assembly. If moisture collects in the assembly it ultimately ends up puddling around the ballast which then causes corrosion and ultimately failure, as was our case.
What causes condensation in the Mazda 3 headlight?
Long story short, dealer didn’t want to replace nor Mazda, they both say is perfectly normal when I know is not cause one headlight dried while the other one has visible drops inside, sliding down the lens. Mazda says that as per the pictures on their TSB, my headlight is perfectly fine.
Is it normal for headlights to get condensation?
Both headlights got condensation on Tuesday after storm, passanger side got way more when normally both do it about the same. Wednesday morning one was ok the passenger side remained with the water in the lens like the pic shows. This is not normal, and I explained it to Mazda and dealer, they both say is “normal” hahaha (frustration)
Why are my Mazda3 headlights flickering at night?
When driving at night with the lights on and putting on brakes or slowing down, headlights and taillights flicker and dim noticeably. When the vehicle slows down or I hit the brakes, the headlights and interior lights flicker.
What are the problems with the 2012 Mazda3?
See all problems of the 2012 Mazda MAZDA3 . When you press on the brakes all the vehicles lights flashing from bright to deem the headlights, inside panel lights flashing from bright to deem making it difficult to see at night it acts like car is losing power. See all problems of the 2013 Mazda MAZDA3 .