Demisting on those cold mornings...

ethos · 12-11-2007, 08:23

How do you guys do it?

I got in my car this morning (3*) and it took ageeeees for any of the windscreen to clear. This was when blowing air straight onto it.

I tried cold as I could for a few minutes... nothing then hot.

Drove 30 minutes to work and the rear quarters were still misty?!

Wassup with that!!

simonlb · 12-11-2007, 08:24

When did you last change your pollen filter?

ethos · 12-11-2007, 08:55

I think it got changed on my last service which was about 1000 miles ago.

I had a look at it the other day and it didn't look that new though, but i'm guessing they dirty up fairly quick.

Liverpool-Lad · 12-11-2007, 09:00

Was the AC on? Mine only took around 30 secs with the windscreen button on.

ethos · 12-11-2007, 09:10

Yea, aircon was on. There was nothing displayed in the right hand space and the temp was LO and just on the windscreen.

I've always thought my aircon never blew THAT cold even after a regass.

Could I have some water leaking into the car causing this or something as I've been messing around with the trim installing this new sound setup! I can't see any though...

Fezboy · 12-11-2007, 09:32

Mine always takes ages to clear in the morning

It's blowing on HI for 5 mins before the windscreen starts to clear

ethos · 12-11-2007, 09:45

Tempted to get a cloth brick to wipe the screen over with in the mornings... but primitive tho for such a new car!

andypandypoos · 12-11-2007, 11:27

my frosty windscreen took all of...30 seconds to clear this morning

and plain didn't mist up

cheezemonkhai · 12-11-2007, 11:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by andypandypoos

my frosty windscreen took all of...30 seconds to clear this morning

and plain didn't mist up

Fecking quickclear

I've been looking at one of these:

Car

but I don't think they are that cheap

Might be worth getting the a/c compressor checked to make sure the clutch hasn't come off as I know this used to happen on the MK I dervs.

Wardy · 12-11-2007, 12:15

The AC compressor doesn't run below a certain temperature though does it? I forget the exact temp.

Max heat, AC off and fan speed 4 (in the Fab) this morning, took a couple of minutes to clear enough. Temp was -1 at the time.

Steve

KenONeill · 12-11-2007, 12:19

If the windows are just misty, I find that hitting the "demist" button cures it in a minute or 3, and I need a new pollen filter!

ethos · 12-11-2007, 12:20

I don't have a demist button... i dont think

kenny rsell · 12-11-2007, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by ethos

Yea, aircon was on. There was nothing displayed in the right hand space and the temp was LO and just on the windscreen.

I've always thought my aircon never blew THAT cold even after a regass.

Could I have some water leaking into the car causing this or something as I've been messing around with the trim installing this new sound setup! I can't see any though...

Temp should read 20,21,22 or hi whatever it is normaly set at. If if reads lo then you are blowing cold air onto the screen which wont help demisting.

simonlb · 12-11-2007, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by andypandypoos

my frosty windscreen took all of...30 seconds to clear this morning

Had that on my last car - a Granada. Pity it only worked on the passenger side...

ethos · 12-11-2007, 12:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenny rsell

Temp should read 20,21,22 or hi whatever it is normaly set at. If if reads lo then you are blowing cold air onto the screen which wont help demisting.

I always thought that blowing aircon cold air on the windscreen worked alot faster?

Wardy · 12-11-2007, 12:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by ethos

I don't have a demist button... i dont think

There's a front demist button on the Climatronic unit - that direct max heat and air at the front screen? Least there was on my Mk4 Golf and I was sure the Octy I had the same unit.

Steve

Wardy · 12-11-2007, 12:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by ethos

I always thought that blowing aircon cold air on the windscreen worked alot faster?

How would that work?! You need the maximum possible difference between the temp on the outside of the screen, and the temp within the car, for it to demist

ethos · 12-11-2007, 12:43

Ah, theres a button to direct air just on the front screen so I guess that's the "demist"

Wardy, I don't know... I guess someone thick told me once and I didn't really think about it

andypandypoos · 12-11-2007, 13:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezemonkhai

Fecking quickclear

I've been looking at one of these:

Car

but I don't think they are that cheap

Might be worth getting the a/c compressor checked to make sure the clutch hasn't come off as I know this used to happen on the MK I dervs.

quickclear has gotta be the best option ever

Wardy · 12-11-2007, 14:20

Yep, totally agree! It was mornings like this one that I miss my Focus

Why other manufacturers haven't developed a similar system is beyond me. Something actually useful, as opposed to auto wipers and lights etc

Steve

12-11-2007, 08:23	#1
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,200 Thanks: 63 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Demisting on those cold mornings... How do you guys do it? I got in my car this morning (3*) and it took ageeeees for any of the windscreen to clear. This was when blowing air straight onto it. I tried cold as I could for a few minutes... nothing then hot. Drove 30 minutes to work and the rear quarters were still misty?! Wassup with that!!

12-11-2007, 08:24	#2
simonlb Briskodian Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 381 Thanks: 3 Thanked 27 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Demisting on those cold mornings... When did you last change your pollen filter?

12-11-2007, 08:55	#3
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,200 Thanks: 63 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Demisting on those cold mornings... I think it got changed on my last service which was about 1000 miles ago. I had a look at it the other day and it didn't look that new though, but i'm guessing they dirty up fairly quick.

12-11-2007, 09:00	#4
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,624 Thanks: 12 Thanked 44 Times in 44 Posts	Re: Demisting on those cold mornings... Was the AC on? Mine only took around 30 secs with the windscreen button on. __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

12-11-2007, 09:10	#5
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,200 Thanks: 63 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Demisting on those cold mornings... Yea, aircon was on. There was nothing displayed in the right hand space and the temp was LO and just on the windscreen. I've always thought my aircon never blew THAT cold even after a regass. Could I have some water leaking into the car causing this or something as I've been messing around with the trim installing this new sound setup! I can't see any though...

12-11-2007, 09:32	#6
Fezboy Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Watford Posts: 2,332 Thanks: 19 Thanked 113 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Demisting on those cold mornings... Mine always takes ages to clear in the morning It's blowing on HI for 5 mins before the windscreen starts to clear __________________ Octavia VRS A standard looking car with a twist of Impossible Performance Herts South Mimms Meet 30.10.2008

12-11-2007, 09:45	#7
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,200 Thanks: 63 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Demisting on those cold mornings... Tempted to get a cloth brick to wipe the screen over with in the mornings... but primitive tho for such a new car!

12-11-2007, 12:15	#10
Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,019 Thanks: 402 Thanked 299 Times in 287 Posts	Re: Demisting on those cold mornings... The AC compressor doesn't run below a certain temperature though does it? I forget the exact temp. Max heat, AC off and fan speed 4 (in the Fab) this morning, took a couple of minutes to clear enough. Temp was -1 at the time. Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

12-11-2007, 12:19	#11
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 10,381 Thanks: 56 Thanked 491 Times in 482 Posts	Re: Demisting on those cold mornings... If the windows are just misty, I find that hitting the "demist" button cures it in a minute or 3, and I need a new pollen filter!

12-11-2007, 12:20	#12
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,200 Thanks: 63 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Demisting on those cold mornings... I don't have a demist button... i dont think

12-11-2007, 12:43	#18
ethos Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,200 Thanks: 63 Thanked 37 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Demisting on those cold mornings... Ah, theres a button to direct air just on the front screen so I guess that's the "demist" Wardy, I don't know... I guess someone thick told me once and I didn't really think about it

12-11-2007, 14:20	#20
Wardy 200/370 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,019 Thanks: 402 Thanked 299 Times in 287 Posts	Re: Demisting on those cold mornings... Yep, totally agree! It was mornings like this one that I miss my Focus Why other manufacturers haven't developed a similar system is beyond me. Something actually useful, as opposed to auto wipers and lights etc Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

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