i've had many different types of cars but never have i had one that has misted up so badly as this one wondered if any one else has had this problem or has an idea what i can do as it is driving me mad as i cant get it without all the windows going misty straight away and getting full of condensation please help
2007-12-13 05:46:07 · 11 answers · asked by scott s 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Moisture sticks to imperfections on the glass.
The biggest imperfections are specks of dirt.
So clean the glass thoroughly with methylated spirt to remove all dirt and grease.
This stops water droplets from having something to stick to.
Another trick is to get silicon gel(the stuff in the little bags you get inside trainers when you buy them) and put it in a dish in the car overnight to remove moisture.
Check also that the seals around the door fit properly(I found my Renault espace had this problem) Use talcum powder on the seal and close the door slowly..it will show where the doors might be out of line and allow moisture in at that point.
It seems that family space-cruiser type vehicles suffer from this prooblem a lot...maybe because of the large area of glass and also maybe because they're used by families with kids(who get in them with muddied up shoes).
2007-12-13 06:17:30 · answer #1 · answered by AdelleStevens 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem is a lack of air circulation. The heater is not heating the cabin evenly. The windows are getting too cold and obviously you see what is going on. If you do not have a rear AC unit you might need like a fan to circulate the air on the back side. If you do have one, turn it on so the warm air circulate around.
2007-12-13 13:55:49 · answer #2 · answered by spammer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under the bonnet there is a pollen filter, over time the filter adsorbs water. So when you turn the heater on the saturated water enters the car resulting in the condensate on the windows.
Time to change the pollen filter.
Ja.
2007-12-13 19:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem with my 2yr old Ford C- Max on the front screen in wet weather. Best way to clear the mist is to put the air con on.
As to the cause, sorry, I don't know.
2007-12-13 13:52:42 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Check that your pollen filter / inlets to the air blowing system are not blocked - my old merc had the same problem - turned out to be leaves that had blocked up the louvres into the air system.
Also - make sure that you have not set the ventilation system to re-circulate the air in the cabin.
2007-12-13 13:55:38 · answer #5 · answered by Petrocelli 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its leaking somewhere - letting damp in. Run the air con to clear it - good idea to run it sometimes during the winter anyhow!
2007-12-13 13:49:56 · answer #6 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the inside is hotter than the outside that is why people are telling you to put the air con on so you can cool down the inside!
2007-12-14 16:32:26 · answer #7 · answered by Flashy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure the carpets are dry and try cleaning the windows very well then using a product from rain x called anti fog
2007-12-13 13:51:19 · answer #8 · answered by justin c 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
its the moisture in your seats and carpets you can get little Christal's that help de-humidify the air in your car you can buy them at garden centres as they are used for patio's but they do really help
2007-12-13 13:53:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
just have to keep the heat blowing on the window
if you have climate control then use that too :)
2007-12-13 13:50:56 · answer #10 · answered by dreams 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋