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      08-29-2015, 09:40 AM   #1
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I just replaced one of the D1S xenon bulbs in my e92. The headlight housing is now foggy and the bulb went out. Needless to say I seem to have got moisture in there. Do you guys think I didn't clip it in fully? Or the 5 screws around the cover under the fender liner aren't secure?
Also, is my bulb dead since it seems to have got moisture on it?

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      08-29-2015, 09:42 AM   #2
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I just replaced one of the D1S xenon bulbs in my e92. The headlight housing is now foggy and the bulb went out. Needless to say I seem to have got moisture in there. Do you guys think I didn't clip it in fully? Or the 5 screws around the cover under the fender liner aren't secure?
Also, is my bulb dead since it seems to have got moisture on it?

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      08-29-2015, 06:13 PM   #3
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You probably didnt screw in the cap correctly.
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      08-30-2015, 05:38 AM   #4
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You can get it out by taking the lid off and either leaving it off, or forcing some air in there (via hairdryer).
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You didn't install the access door correctly. Put some silica gel packs in there and it'll clear up in a few hours.
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