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Snow Sticking and Blocking Headlights

Mikey29
Dec 20, 2022

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Dec 20, 2022

I have a 2022 Bronco Wildtrack and when going over the mountain pass, the snow quickly built up on the headlights and blocked out most of the light. Since the headlights are LED, they didn't get warm enough to keep the snow melted off. Is anyone else having this issue or know of a fix? I'd rather not change the headlights and am currently looking into adding some fog lights. I might get incandescent fog lights to make sure I don't have to keep pulling over to clear the head lights.
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Dec 20, 2022

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Mikey29
I have a 2022 Bronco Wildtrack and when going over the mountain pass, the snow quickly built up on the headlights and blocked out most of the light. Since the headlights are LED, they didn't get warm enough to keep the snow melted off. Is anyone else having this issue or know of a fix? I'd rather not change the headlights and am currently looking into adding some fog lights. I might get incandescent fog lights to make sure I don't have to keep pulling over to clear the head lights.
Ive heard this was happening, but I dont have my truck yet, so Im not much help. I would think about applying some Rain-x to the lights to limit to what would stick.
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Mikey29, Big Papa

Rank VI

Dec 20, 2022

#2
Can you have someone hold a candle in front of them? Maybe that would be enough heat to melt the snow?
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the poacher, Big Papa

Rank V

Dec 20, 2022

#3
Rain-x doesn't help, already tried. Same with a good wax. Haven't tried a ceramic wax. It's the trade off for tech. My JK has LED on the headlights and the fogs...same problem. Have to stop once in a while and wipe them off. I've had the LEDs for 6 years on my Jeep. Had the issue once.

Iggy Pilot and Cowboy Engineer

Dec 20, 2022

#4
Mikey29
I have a 2022 Bronco Wildtrack and when going over the mountain pass, the snow quickly built up on the headlights and blocked out most of the light. Since the headlights are LED, they didn't get warm enough to keep the snow melted off. Is anyone else having this issue or know of a fix? I'd rather not change the headlights and am currently looking into adding some fog lights. I might get incandescent fog lights to make sure I don't have to keep pulling over to clear the head lights.
Maybe put ceramic coating on the lights? I’m just spitballing here, I’m from hot country, but go into cold country. Out Bronco is the first vehicle we’ve owned to have LED lights, so new to me.
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14U

Rank V

Dec 20, 2022

#5
Try wiping some WD40 OR Silicone Lube OR Clear Tire Shine on the headlight lens.

You can also wrap one of these carboy warmers around each headlight and plug into a 2 port onboard inverter you can buy for a few bucks that further plugs into one of the available power stations in the bronco.

https://www.amazon.com/Brew-Ferment...001&sprefix=carboy+warmer+belt,aps,182&sr=8-4
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Mikey29

Rank V

Dec 20, 2022

#6
NT AUTOMOTIVE
Try wiping some WD40 OR Silicone Lube OR Clear Tire Shine on the headlight lens.

You can also wrap one of these carboy warmers around each headlight and plug into a 2 port onboard inverter you can buy for a few bucks that further plugs into one of the available power stations in the bronco.

https://www.amazon.com/Brew-Ferment...001&sprefix=carboy+warmer+belt,aps,182&sr=8-4

Either of those should work (WD-40 came to mind first), and I've also heard PAM cooking spray works, but this would be good as well:

https://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Teflon-Snow-Repellant-10-Ounce/dp/B0031T82NO
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Mikey29, NT AUTOMOTIVE

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Dec 20, 2022

#7
That's the privilege of having led's. Really good led lights have heating elements built in.
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Mikey29

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Dec 20, 2022

#8
Have had the issue a few times, can get quite bad and have not found a solution other than to pull over and scrape it off. My other car has headlight washers/heating element so I end up driving that in freezing snow conditions.
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Mikey29

Rank IV

Dec 21, 2022

#9
I’m continually having this problem with snow and freezing fog. So far it’s the only negative with the rig..and a rather big one. My solution till I find something for the actual headlights is to add Heretic fog/running lights.
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Mikey29

you can tune a guitar but can't tune a fish

Dec 21, 2022

#10
Drive faster.The wind will blow the snow off.
Just be glad you aren't driving a mid 70s car with the parkway bench bumper, I was coming back from Vermont in a storm one night and the snow piled up on the bumper blocking the head lights because traffic was going so slow.
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Mikey29, WhiskeyCity

Rank VI

Dec 21, 2022

#11
Here are a few tips a Google search yielded: Keep Headlights Clear

WD-40, cooking spray, and car wax were mentioned. Results may vary. Attempt this at your own risk. The author assumes no responsibility. :geek:
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Mikey29, SuperMike

Rank V

Dec 21, 2022

#12
Move to Texas! 😃
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Sdakotabronco, 14U

Rank V

Dec 21, 2022

#13
jparker
Have had the issue a few times, can get quite bad and have not found a solution other than to pull over and scrape it off. My other car has headlight washers/heating element so I end up driving that in freezing snow conditions.

Keep a small spray bottle of 50% isopropyl rubbing alcohol and 50% water in your Bronco during the winter. If the lights or windshield ice over, just give it a spray and let it sit for a minute and it'll melt quickly, enough you can rub it off with a cloth. No scraping required. 🙂
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BuckYeah

you can tune a guitar but can't tune a fish

Dec 21, 2022

#14
Big Papa
Move to Texas! 😃
Then he'll have armadillos stuck to the head lights.
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Laura, Big Papa

Looking forward to being Rocky Mountain high!

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Dec 22, 2022

#15
Currently we are getting a wet sticky snow. It only took about 15 minutes of driving in it and I could tell the difference in the amount of light.PXL_20221222_231037102.jpg
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Laura, 14U

Rank VI

Dec 22, 2022

#16
This isn’t acceptable. I don’t have an answer but don’t like the dangerous implications.

Ultimate Cosmic Power!

Dec 22, 2022

#17
I agree. Rain X works. I use it on my daughter's cars every morning. Clears it right up. Incandescents had a purpose, I guess?
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Laura

Rank I

Dec 23, 2022

#18
I’ve had the same problem with my Wrangler for years. Unfortunately Ford engineers missed the chance to get it right. A simple heating element would prevent the problem.

Rank 0

Dec 23, 2022

#19
lapazleo
That's the privilege of having led's. Really good led lights have heating elements built in.

Can you give an example of really good LEDs with heating elements?

I converted my F350 to LED and loved them until this problem arised. I ha been trying to figure out a solution.

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