I have a ford mondeo 2.0 Si, really happy with the car, but when i leave it for any period the rear windscreen mists up, its not a big problem as the demister works well, but its just annoying, any cunning ideas on how to stop it?
Many thanks in advance
2006-11-28 09:03:23 · 11 answers · asked by D1G1T4L5W1F35_HUSBAND 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Should of thought of this, but is there any way to stop it with out comprimising the security of the car?
2006-11-28 09:09:44 · update #1
Vauxhall Cavaliers tend to have the same problem if the weather has been wet the car tends to have a constantly "fogged up" rear screen. A previous answer suggested that you check the rear light seals and the hatch seal. This should be done on a dry day, Hose off the rear of the car making sure to give all around the lenses and door joint a good blast. then check for water ingress - you may find also checking the rubber grommets in the floor pan underneath the spare wheel as these too can become dislodged and let in water. If water is passing over the hatch seal you may have to adjust the hatch door and striker plate by screwing in the two "stops" either side of the hatch - the striker plate is the bit where the hatch locks onto. If water is getting past the light units any silicone sealer will do the job - remove the units and apply onto the facing of the rubbers where they meet the body or the lenses. This should reduce the condensation problem you seem to have. Good luck.
2006-11-28 09:26:34 · answer #1 · answered by rusty b 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Clean all the sh*it and muck off the inside of the glass, and make sure you haven't got a water-leak into the hatch area of the car. Mondeos leak in through the rear light units and hatch seals. If it's a saloon, it's still the light units and boot lid seal that needs inspection. Make sure the carpets aren't wet, and if they are, find out why, and get it fixed.
2006-11-28 17:08:53 · answer #2 · answered by Phish 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a m says to leave your window open 2-3 inches.
Ya that's just enough room for someone to reach in and open the lock to the door. don't do that.
It is moisture in the back because of the weather stripping is to old on the hatch. Get it looked at by a professional and replaced.
2006-11-28 20:33:09 · answer #3 · answered by T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Clean it with newspaper and vinegar.
Cut a lemon in half and rub it over the window.
The vitamin C stops the glass misting up.
ps - nice touch, the " 2.0 Si " bit ! ( shame about the Ford bit ) lol
2006-11-28 20:50:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi,
Try this. Park your car the other way round. I other words if you park your car facing east try parking your car facing west.
It sounds like condensation. This happens to my car in winter sometimes. I park my car facing east so in the morning the sun dries up condensation on the front window before I get into it but the back window remains misty.
If you can, try it out to see if that's what it is.
2006-11-28 17:34:49 · answer #5 · answered by DY Beach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fairly simple - if you have AIR CON - run it, even with the heaters. It has a dehumidifier inbuilt into it (all of them do) - will help dry the air in the car.
Also as mentioned - really clean the glass & use an anti-misting solution (RAIN-X do one).
2006-11-28 19:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there is actually a thing you can buy over the counter that's a defogger it prevents it from fogging up in the first place....I'd go to a local auto parts store and run it by them.
2006-11-28 17:11:04 · answer #7 · answered by ncgville 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
for starters stopping shaggin in the car is a good idea otherwise its to do with moisture sent to the back of your car try using air con if you have it
2006-11-28 17:09:04 · answer #8 · answered by karl t 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
leave ur windows open about 2-3 inchs
2006-11-28 17:18:24 · answer #9 · answered by a m 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Leave a window open a tad.
2006-11-28 17:07:32 · answer #10 · answered by solara 437 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋