Condensation

Rev Jules · 17th January 2015, 12:01

Desperate too know, what would be the underlying problems with excessive condensation on the inside of the car.

Many Thanks.

Julien.

Greeners · 17th January 2015, 12:03

lack of use or a water leak in the cabin area

rich17865 · 17th January 2015, 12:04

Excessive? How excessive?

I get condensation on the windscreen, I would say it is normal.

Rev Jules · 17th January 2015, 12:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich17865

Excessive? How excessive?

I get condensation on the windscreen, I would say it is normal.

It is an estate and it is on all windows, Even the sunroof , I have looked to see if there is any water getting in and found nothing.

Julien

Rev Jules · 17th January 2015, 12:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

lack of use or a water leak in the cabin area

True I maybe only use it two to three times a week?

Julien

Greeners · 17th January 2015, 12:12

try cleaning the glass with a good quality glass cleaner

roverbarmy · 17th January 2015, 12:17

This time of year, most cars will steam up due to the damp (wet feet, clothes etc.) and cold outside. If you have no leaks, then use the air con if you have it. If no air con, heat and ventilation should shift it. It's amazing how little water it takes to steam up a car.
Mike

rich17865 · 17th January 2015, 12:52

I find it hard to believe your tailgate doesn't leak, my last and current tourers did, as does any other I have seen.

That is a lot of condensation, have you checked properly for leaks?

Do you have your aircon on all the time? It dehumidifies the air reducing condensation.

wuzerk · 17th January 2015, 13:52

If you are certain that there is no water under the carpet or in the boot well
then I suggest you buy a couple of the PINGI packs. (Amazon). I have suffered from this condensation for 7 years but, since I bought two of these packs I
have had no problems. They are the type with a colour indicator which tells you when they need to be put in the micro-wave for 6 minutes to dry out and
so far they have worked perfectly for both my son and myself.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pingi-Rechar...bxgy_kh_text_y

ALPACA · 17th January 2015, 14:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by wuzerk

If you are certain that there is no water under the carpet or in the boot well
then I suggest you buy a couple of the PINGI packs. (Amazon). I have suffered from this condensation for 7 years but, since I bought two of these packs I
have had no problems. They are the type with a colour indicator which tells you when they need to be put in the micro-wave for 6 minutes to dry out and
so far they have worked perfectly for both my son and myself.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pingi-Rechar...bxgy_kh_text_y

Agreed. I leave one on the dashboard and one on the rear parcel shelf whenever parked up and have used them now for several months with fantastic results, No more condensation and the ability to just drive off now without allowing extra minutes with cloths....priceless.

17th January 2015, 12:01	#1
Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,711 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Condensation Desperate too know, what would be the underlying problems with excessive condensation on the inside of the car. Many Thanks. Julien.

17th January 2015, 12:03	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	lack of use or a water leak in the cabin area __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

17th January 2015, 12:12	#6
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	try cleaning the glass with a good quality glass cleaner __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

17th January 2015, 12:17	#7
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	This time of year, most cars will steam up due to the damp (wet feet, clothes etc.) and cold outside. If you have no leaks, then use the air con if you have it. If no air con, heat and ventilation should shift it. It's amazing how little water it takes to steam up a car. Mike __________________ Oil in my veins!

17th January 2015, 13:52	#9
wuzerk Passed Away Rover 75 CDT 03 auto Conn. SE Join Date: May 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,885 Thanks: 104 Thanked 254 Times in 204 Posts	Condensation If you are certain that there is no water under the carpet or in the boot well then I suggest you buy a couple of the PINGI packs. (Amazon). I have suffered from this condensation for 7 years but, since I bought two of these packs I have had no problems. They are the type with a colour indicator which tells you when they need to be put in the micro-wave for 6 minutes to dry out and so far they have worked perfectly for both my son and myself. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pingi-Rechar...bxgy_kh_text_y Last edited by wuzerk; 17th January 2015 at 14:02..

17th January 2015, 12:04	#3
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Excessive? How excessive? I get condensation on the windscreen, I would say it is normal.

17th January 2015, 12:52	#8
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	I find it hard to believe your tailgate doesn't leak, my last and current tourers did, as does any other I have seen. That is a lot of condensation, have you checked properly for leaks? Do you have your aircon on all the time? It dehumidifies the air reducing condensation.