ventilation Misting/Fogging Windows

[Ethanthecarknownothing]

8 hours ago, sepulchrave said:

The leak can really only be coming from the hatchback seal.

Do you think this is still the case even if the carpet above was bone dry?

[Breezy_Pete]

What about the light clusters, that's what I'd suspect?

[Doily]

The source of water in my boot was the rubber flappy "one way" air valves fitted on each side, near tail lights behind bumper. Google says it is a common problem.

I managed to squirt sealant along the top edge of each valve without having to remove bumper. That stopped water collecting in boot.

 

[Ethanthecarknownothing]

2 hours ago, Doily said:

The source of water in my boot was the rubber flappy "one way" air valves fitted on each side, near tail lights behind bumper. Google says it is a common problem.

I managed to squirt sealant along the top edge of each valve without having to remove bumper. That stopped water collecting in boot.

 

I might give this a try, was this just below the rear lights? I'm assuming it will be obvious if I remove them?

[Doily]

The source of water in my boot was the rubber flappy "one way" air valves fitted on each side, near tail lights behind bumper. Google says it is a common problem.

I managed to squirt sealant along the top edge of each valve without having to remove bumper. That stopped water collecting in boot.

Yes. Remove the lights and the top edge of the rubber thingy is visible.

 

[phs12]

Any update on this @Ethanthecarknownothing?

 

I think I have the same problem.

[Ethanthecarknownothing]

Unfortunately not I more or less gave up. I attempted the fix @Doily suggested but there was still water pooling in the boot. I am also wondering currently if there are other problems occuring as there is what I believe to be an abnormal amount of misting considering the amount of water.

 

Not a fix at all but I'm just trying not to drive the car when it's particularly cold or wet... 

[Jocko]

16 hours ago, Ethanthecarknownothing said:

Unfortunately not I more or less gave up.

I drilled a small hole through the plug nearest the front of the spare wheel well (furthest from you as you stand at the hatch). I have had no more problems with water gathering or condensation.

I do have a couple of large bags of silica gel I keep in the car but I have had them in every car for several years now. After all, you are regularly getting in with wet shoes and clothing.