matchmaker

What's the quickest way to demist the windsreen on an Octy? Mine took the best part of 10 minutes this morning and wasn't completely clear even then

With my Vectra, if you set to full demist and switched on the aircon, the screen was clear in a minute or so.

Is there some way with Climatronic that you can speed up the process?

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Alan

"Darth" - Black Magic Octavia VRS with Forge DV, BMC CDA induction kit, Milltek cat, Supersprint exhaust, Xenons, ESP, cruise, parking sensors and Kumho 225/45/17 tyres Been to Star sufficient bhp & ample lb/ft All time low - 7.8 mpg

Jimmy

Dunno if I'm honest just set to HI and full fan speed on the de-mist function. Bear in mind though that A/C doesn't work at low ambient temps so you don't get the de-humidifying effect...

boyced

I was thinking of using some Fog-X to treat the windows, is it any good?

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fastVeRSion

ive noticed the same. and setting it back to econ when you've finally demisted makes it mist back up again!

boyced

yes I've noticed this too.

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cmcm789

Demist it by pressing the button for opening the windscreen vents (on climate). The fans should automatically go to max and clear the window in no time. Now press ECON (this should knock off the windscreen vents), then press the front window demist button again, and then press econ. This should have ECON on and air directed to the windscreen (see the symbol in the climate display).

I drive like this 90% of the time and it keeps the windows clear. If you read the owners manual, it will tell you the same thing.

JD

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Octy Elegance TDI (110bhp)

turbo 4

Wind your drivers window down just a touch, you will hear the air comes out of the vents quicker, and will demist the window slightly faster.

Andrew

boyced

Yeah but then I get cold feet

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rossm

Fog-x works pretty well, does a good job of keeping the windows fog-free, usually lasts no more than a few weeks though, then they start getting streaky bits of fog on them where the treatment is wearing thin. You have to keep re-applying it, but if you make a habit of it when you clean the car its not too bad.

Rain-X is also one of my must-haves! Theres other products that do the same thing, but thats the one I use. The way the rain just repels off the glass is fantastic, but again needs re-applied every 3-4 weeks.

As for the windows misting back up, its not the Octavia I'm driving but I've found that aircon or recirculation systems can get moisture stuck in them, causing the windows to mist up. Sounds related, but I'm sure the advice above about the ECON will help.

sparky2

Have a look under your carpets, is it WET ? our fabia has just been in to sort out this problem with the door seal