My vRS has got a bad problem of steaming up inside when it's raining. Normally this suggests to me that there is water getting in somewhere, but I can't find any trace of it! (although the car can smell a bit damp at times!)

So when it's raining I normally have to drive with the a/c on all the time so I can see out!! I was just wondering if this was a common problem, or should I leave it in with the garage to get it investigated further?

Thanks

Adrian

yeah mine does it too and it annoys the hell out of me..

It only seems to clear when the a/c is on too for some reason, windows down or the ordinary fans on just won't work!!

The a/c dries out the air which is why it helps to demist the car. Mine stays on all year round and I never have a problem

Chris

Mines fine.

The a/c dries out the air which is why it helps to demist the car. Mine stays on all year round and I never have a problem

Chris

Which is probably one of the reasons why I don't like it then!!! Give me a sunroof anyday!!!

Make sure you don't have a soggy pollen filter.

Not sure if this affects the furby, but it would cause damp air for a while.

i dont think my pollen filter had ever been changed on my car. but i'm going to do a mjor service soon so i will change the pollen filter while i'm there

My ickle Furby does it too after humid rain and it's only just been in for an AC overhaul incidentally.

I think you're meant to turn off the outside air intake for a little while to begin with, so the AC can concentrate on sorting out the existing air.

I usually forget and then resort to fan + heater (which works fine), but then forget to turn the heater off...

Mo

My ickle Furby does it too after humid rain and it's only just been in for an AC overhaul incidentally.

I think you're meant to turn off the outside air intake for a little while to begin with' date=' so the AC can concentrate on sorting out the existing air.

I usually forget and then resort to fan + heater (which works fine), but then forget to turn the heater off...

Mo[/quote']

Thats not right.... i don't have to do anything with mine... it just doesn't steam up.......

The a/c dries out the air which is why it helps to demist the car. Mine stays on all year round and I never have a problem

Chris

Exactly right. Mine steams up very quickly but with recirculating A/C on it's gone in seconds. What bugs me is from time to time, the windscreen gets wet on the inside which takes ages to clear.

Reminds me of my Dads 1968 Austin 3 litre which had the mandatory 'rag in the door' for the mornings.

I'll check the pollen filter on mine then to see!! Whereabouts is it? Is up near the bulkhead under the bonnet?

What bugs me is from time to time' date=' the windscreen gets wet on the inside which takes ages to clear.

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Mine does this quite a bit which suggests to me that there is dampness getting into the car somewhere!! Can't find any trace of it though!

My 1.4 16v does it and the VRS does it....always has.

P.

Which is probably one of the reasons why I don't like it then!!! Give me a sunroof anyday!!!

Although your air con compressor will be running all the time anyway Sunroofs just add weight and reduce body rigidity :P:rofl:

chris

anyone thought that it might be the air you breath? Your lungs are very moist and the air you breath out has lots of water vapour in it so the windows will steam up when it clder outside than in due to the vapour condensing on the cold surfaces i.e. glass. if you open you window a tad at the top it will sort the problem. The AC sorts it as it will take the water vapour out of the air it takes in and therefore the air that comes out is dry .

mines done it since day i got it & its only 2 weeks old, i just bump a/c on and it clears fine

anyone thought that it might be the air you breath? Your lungs are very moist and the air you breath out has lots of water vapour in it so the windows will steam up when it clder outside than in due to the vapour condensing on the cold surfaces i.e. glass. if you open you window a tad at the top it will sort the problem. The AC sorts it as it will take the water vapour out of the air it takes in and therefore the air that comes out is dry .

But any car I've had before doesn't steam up anywhere near as quick, and a quick blast of the ordinary fans cleared it!!

Also if mine has been sitting parked in the rain all day, it will be steamed up inside when I return with no one in the car!

But any car I've had before doesn't steam up anywhere near as quick' date=' and a quick blast of the ordinary fans cleared it!!

Also if mine has been sitting parked in the rain all day, it will be steamed up inside when I return with no one in the car![/quote']

you have someone in your boot?

I don't have this problem, I think it steams up while I am in it because the car is well sealed and the water vapour in the air increases and then cuases condensation on the windows, open the window a tad and it all dissapears.

Also bear in mind if it has been raining and your feet are wet when you put them on the mats then the mats get wet and will take ages to dry out...maybe this is could be your issue?

or maybe you have a leak.

:thumbdwn:

you have someone in your boot?

I don't have this problem' date=' I think it steams up while I am in it because the car is well sealed and the water vapour in the air increases and then cuases condensation on the windows, open the window a tad and it all dissapears.

Also bear in mind if it has been raining and your feet are wet when you put them on the mats then the mats get wet and will take ages to dry out...maybe this is could be your issue?

or maybe you have a leak.

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I hope there's no one in my boot!!!!

I have a feeling that there is a leak somewhere, but there is no sign of dampness anywhere, although the car has got a "damp" smell.

Rear doors leaking are a known problem so worth checking this area after rain ... I think someone said you need to lift the rear carpets to see if it's damp underneath, rather than just feeling on top? Also, do you leave the car set to recirc or fresh air....?

Chris

I think someone said you need to lift the rear carpets to see if it's damp underneath, rather than just feeling on top?

Two other easy ways to spot it are, a small 'puddle' of water on the door seal at the bottom when you open the door, also, you may find your door inners are soaking wet.

Given the horrendous weather we are currently "enjoying", you should be able to check this easily.

Rear doors leaking are a known problem so worth checking this area after rain ... I think someone said you need to lift the rear carpets to see if it's damp underneath' date=' rather than just feeling on top? Also, do you leave the car set to recirc or fresh air....?

Chris[/quote']

Always have it on fresh air, never really use the recirculation button.

Rear doors will be checked tonight then, cheers!

I change my pollen filter annually; it gets clogged up with London dust etc and restricts the airflow something rotten; steaming up etc. AND I don't have aircon to dehumidify the air.

Still less weight and no power sap on my measly 1.4mpi !!

Ours smells damp. How do you go about fixing the problem if it does leak?