Condensation Inside Car on Windscreen...

[jesus]

On the Mrs' car it seems to be getting condensation on the inside of the windscreen when it's cold/wet outside. The only thing we've been able to do is just wipe it off but obviously this leaves nasty water marks.

Is there anything to do to prevent this? If not, what's the best method of wiping it off without leaving water marks?

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

You have damp in the car, Get this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Air-Dry-C..._Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item1c2f5285d4&_uhb=1

 

[KFRRS94]

Mine was getting it really bad in the morning to the point where the inside was frozen worse than the outside.

What I do know is when I'm about 3-4 minutes from home, open both windows and turn the blowers off to get rid of the hot air. Doesn't seem to do it now.

 

[jesus]

You have damp in the car, Get this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Air-Dry-C..._Car_Care_Cleaning&hash=item1c2f5285d4&_uhb=1

I thought so, I'm guessing these do the trick then... have you used them?

Cheers.

 

[Bluebeard]

1) Make sure the air recirc button isn't on.

2) Make sure all the carpets are dry (And subsequently there are no leaks)

3) don't get it really hot with the heaters then just get out and leave it. Let it cool down a bit first, leave the door open for a minute or two before you lock up and go in the house.

 

[JezzaMac]

Check under the rear seats. Thats where I sometimes get a little puddle of water.

 

[jesus]

The seats are damp (calm down lads) for some reason which is probably what's causing it. I think she spilt a load of water all over them somehow but that was a while ago now... the water stains are still present though.

 

[Bluebeard]

Check her pants. She could be so excited to see you, her pants are dripping wet.

Wetter than an otters pocket iirc.

 

[Oldtimer49er]

Check her pants. She could be so excited to see you, her pants are dripping wet.

Wetter than an otters pocket iirc.

So crude Dan.

 

[markkram]

The seats are damp.

This would be your issue then. Seats out to dry indoors for a few days.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Got a fan heater you can leave in there to warm it all up ?!

Defo no leaks ? Does it get worse post-rainfall ?

 

[jesus]

It's been worse since the cold weather with it frosting up on the outside. The rain doesn't affect it and I've checked for leaks/gaps etc.

No fan heater unfortunately :dapprove:

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

The moisture bags will work mate!

I had mould forming in both my clio's, Cleaned it off, put the bags in and there's no condensation on the windows and no mould

Win.

 

[jesus]

Good stuff mate thanks, I'll give one of those a go. Where abouts did you put it/them?

 

[Mark_P]

Those bags will help. For a quick bodge/pikey alternative, rice does the same job

 

[JackJack]

Good stuff mate thanks, I'll give one of those a go. Where abouts did you put it/them?

+1 I'm thinking maybe behind the front seats on the floor?

 

[Dan@M.A.D]

Good stuff mate thanks, I'll give one of those a go. Where abouts did you put it/them?

I leave them on top of the dash as my clios don't currently move.

Just leave them near where you think the damp is as they will still work.

 

[Addicted]

I leave them on top of the dash as my clios don't currently move.

Just leave them near where you think the damp is as they will still work.

Thanks!

The gf's KA has wet carpets, gonna check all the seals over then use one of these and see how we go, its a right pain in the arse!

 

[Bluebeard]

Thanks!

The gf's KA has wet carpets, gonna check all the seals over then use one of these and see how we go, its a right pain in the arse!

Is it an old shape ka? 96-08 shape?

If it is, they leak like a sieve. Usually due to holes caused by rot.

 

[Thrill]

I've noticed this too. My theory was, with the recent snow and now the wet weather bringing water into the mats/carpet and it's then causing condensation the morning/evening after. It's obviously fairly cold outside, so that's got some play in it.