Was a problem on my 1.4 tdi, now a problem on my VRS.

Does everyone have the problem where the wind screen in weather like this is REALLY bad.

It takes ages to clear so I find myself driving with the air on full blast at the window, which doesn't work very well and it's just pretty sh**y in general...

 

If it is just a well known fabia problem, does anyone have any tips and tricks to minimize it?

Yeah it's common when you have moisture in the car. Since it's a common fault for the rear door seals to leak and let water in, the screens will be misting up quite often!

That's why I've just cleaned my glass inside and out with autoglym, replaced my pollen filter, changed my fan speed resister and sealed the rear doors. Oh I also bought a box of 6 dehumidifiers as well

I'm turning on the AC and it's clear in no time.

Yeah it's common when you have moisture in the car. Since it's a common fault for the rear door seals to leak and let water in, the screens will be misting up quite often!

That's why I've just cleaned my glass inside and out with autoglym, replaced my pollen filter, changed my fan speed resister and sealed the rear doors. Oh I also bought a box of 6 dehumidifiers as well

 

Going to buy a dehumidifier and hope it helps. 

I find RainX anti-fog works quite well. It won't solve the source of the problem if you do have a leak into the cabin obviously but it does make a good difference during winter. 

Was a problem on my 1.4 tdi, now a problem on my VRS.

Does everyone have the problem where the wind screen in weather like this is REALLY bad.

It takes ages to clear so I find myself driving with the air on full blast at the window, which doesn't work very well and it's just pretty sh**y in general...

 

If it is just a well known fabia problem, does anyone have any tips and tricks to minimize it?

Sounds like you need to replace your pollen filter. And probably fix some leaks.

Mine has the same problem...usually after some rainy days: after I switch on the engine, a few vapour spots get on the windshield, right above the ventilation holes. If I switch on the blower, it gets worse. I need to turn on the AC to get it clean. I also get a funny smell in the car as well. My polen filter is brand new, but each time I replace it, it's filled with tree leaves and dirt. I *think* there is moisture and dirt getting in there through the air inlet .. somehow. 

I'm turning on the AC and it's clear in no time.

 

Stop showing off with your AC. My MPI doesn't have it  :( 

Erm ... don't take it like that ... no AC means less weight ... better handling and a little better acceleration though !

And fewer problems with the aircon!

I know. I was only kidding Alex

And fewer problems with the aircon!

I'm still ****ed because it doesn't switch on to recirc when getting it into reverse.

Seems the glass is quite soft, parking near the beach has left my screen scratched to crap :( wasn't a scratch on it when I got it 

Keep two or three socks in the car, filled with Silica cat litter.  Helps to absorb inside moisture.  Every week or so you need to dry them out on a radiator to keep them effective

So, as a fellow sufferer of the misty, slow to react screen...and the more pressing, and irritating condensation dripping sunroof.

The solutions listed so far...

- Pollen filter - Could do that.

- Seal rear doors - Done. All put back together today actually. So may take a little time to see the results of this, if any. Was a slight leak for me that resulted in wet seals and water marks on the door but not much else.

- Dehumidifier bags - Already got those. They help, but add any more than me and they really cannot cope at all.

- Rain X Anti Fog. - I think I recall seeing my local asda selling a small Ran X AntiFog/Water repellant Pack. May look into that.

So, as a fellow sufferer of the misty, slow to react screen...and the more pressing, and irritating condensation dripping sunroof.

I've been a Briskoda member almost 10 years and I don't ever recall a thread about condensation on sunroofs. So I think that's new/just you.

Have you made sure the drain channels are clear on the sunroof? Are you certain the sunroof hasn't had water pressure-washed inside it at a car wash?

Do you wear your coat in the car? If you do, and it was raining outside then you make the seats wet. That might sound really obvious but you' be surprised how many people sit inside wearing a waterproof coat that is literally dripping in water and wonder why the car is damp.

I run the air conditioning all the time because it's only on when it's required so if the outside air is wet, it dries the outside air. If you run the air on with the car set to recirculate it will dry the interior.

Short journeys are obviously worse than long ones because you never really get the heater/ventilation working properly. By short, I mean something less than 10 miles. Which is a lot of people.

And they need to be properly serviced, not just an oil change. The service list is actually quite long and a lot of independent garages skip the 'fancy bits' like clearing drains because most folks don't want to pay for it. But on certain vehicles the 'fancy bits' are essential and I would suggest that yours just needs a bit of TLC.

I've been a Briskoda member almost 10 years and I don't ever recall a thread about condensation on sunroofs. So I think that's new/just you.

Have you made sure the drain channels are clear on the sunroof? Are you certain the sunroof hasn't had water pressure-washed inside it at a car wash?

Do you wear your coat in the car? If you do, and it was raining outside then you make the seats wet. That might sound really obvious but you' be surprised how many people sit inside wearing a waterproof coat that is literally dripping in water and wonder why the car is damp.

I run the air conditioning all the time because it's only on when it's required so if the outside air is wet, it dries the outside air. If you run the air on with the car set to recirculate it will dry the interior.

Short journeys are obviously worse than long ones because you never really get the heater/ventilation working properly. By short, I mean something less than 10 miles. Which is a lot of people.

And they need to be properly serviced, not just an oil change. The service list is actually quite long and a lot of independent garages skip the 'fancy bits' like clearing drains because most folks don't want to pay for it. But on certain vehicles the 'fancy bits' are essential and I would suggest that yours just needs a bit of TLC.

Realise that this may be best suited for a different thread depending, veering to a slightly different topic.

I am pretty sure it is condensation. It doesn't leak.

I suffered with it last year, and last saturday was the first day since last winter.

Long journey. Two people in the car. Came back to it in the evening about 4 hours later and windows were fogged up. Turned the fans on, and AC. Windows clear, pull away and water drips down my face.

Will have a look at the drainage areas anyway, when there is more light :p

With regards to the front screen, I find I have to help the fans along a little. They get the lower third clear, then VERY SLOWLY do the last two. A quick wipe with a cloth helps. Though I know this is not a wise idea, as the window is not clean, it is better for me than waiting to clear it/driving half clear.

I've done the "Oh it'll clear when I'm moving thing" and realised no...it's not a good idea, especially in the morning with low sun. :no:

We have the air con permanently switched on in both cars summer and winter.

DB.

I might try some of them dehumidifier bags mentioned, I know my rear doors need doing really!

 

They tend to be all bad really but its worse in my case when I get woken at 2 in the morning and have to get to the station within 5 minutes :p

 

A tea towel comes in handy as a quick fix