hi guys im getting quite a bit of condensation in my vRS on the windows. iv checked carpets and they are all bone dry. iv also checked the spare tyre well, and thats bone dry. the car did have those wind deflectors on which allow you to have the windows open slightly when its raining. I thought these could be the problem as they seem to interfere with the sealing of the glass with the rubber?!?!

I was also thinking it could be coz the car has been standing for the past couple of weeks due to a shagged turbo, and was only used 2 or 3 times in the 3 weeks before the turbo died. Was wondering if the car standing and not using the heaters etc to clear it could be causing it to mist up?

cheers

ash

I you have aircon, run it for a while to dry the car out

I you have aircon, run it for a while to dry the car out

cheers pal. ill have to go for a good long drive when i get the car back

i had this problem and it happened whatever i did.I ended up going to currys and getting a huge bag of silica gel.Left it in my car for 2 days and then binned it.Been fine ever since.Guess it was just damp somewhere from use.

i had this problem and it happened whatever i did.I ended up going to currys and getting a huge bag of silica gel.Left it in my car for 2 days and then binned it.Been fine ever since.Guess it was just damp somewhere from use.

lol ill try that one cheers

i used to have about 20little packets (that came with a parcel i think) dotted round the green one. That has never suffered with condensation,,,should of realised!

thanks

ash

do you meen like actual water droplets in the car or just "Fogging Up" because with the temperature starting to turn cold your car will fog up because your warm and its cold outside.

Another general tip for the winter if it mists up over night:

set the heater to the footwells, and close the dash vents. Made a huge difference on mine when I had it, and the parents Focus II. Stops the wind blowing the dampness onto the screen I think. Worth a try anyway.

do you meen like actual water droplets in the car or just "Fogging Up" because with the temperature starting to turn cold your car will fog up because your warm and its cold outside.

water droplets and misting. i noticed it when i hadnt even been in the car for over a week

Another general tip for the winter if it mists up over night:

set the heater to the footwells, and close the dash vents. Made a huge difference on mine when I had it, and the parents Focus II. Stops the wind blowing the dampness onto the screen I think. Worth a try anyway.

cheers pal ill give that a whurl aswell

Edited 13 October, 201015 yr by VRSid

More down to the weather, replace the cabin air filter located under the glove box, if its clogged with leaves it can cause the heaters to work slow at clearing the windows

I also agree with triggerfish change to heater position to footwell overnight if you remember it does the trick as the windscreen dosent mist

Edited 13 October, 201015 yr by REDFABVRS

More down to the weather, replace the cabin air filter located under the glove box, if its clogged with leaves it can cause the heaters to work slow at clearing the windows

I also agree with triggerfish change to heater position to footwell overnight if you remember it does the trick as the windscreen dosent mist

thanks

so if i do the lot then i should have one very dry car

iv checked carpets and they are all bone dry.

I'd still be inclined to suggest door carriers.

Have you pushed down really hard on the carpets? Apparently there is a 'double layer' or something under the carpet for sound proofing, which becomes wet with leaky rear doors, which means the carpets stay 'dry'. Try checking the seals on the doors after a heavy downpour (or hosepiping) to make sure the water is running outside of the car as it should, and not coming inside!

Once you've checked these then the best you can do is follow the above advice from others!

Hope that helps.

I'd still be inclined to suggest door carriers.

Have you pushed down really hard on the carpets? Apparently there is a 'double layer' or something under the carpet for sound proofing, which becomes wet with leaky rear doors, which means the carpets stay 'dry'. Try checking the seals on the doors after a heavy downpour (or hosepiping) to make sure the water is running outside of the car as it should, and not coming inside!

Once you've checked these then the best you can do is follow the above advice from others!

Hope that helps.

thanks ill have a proper look when i get the car back tomoro