|
S80 '98-'06 / S60 '00-'09 / V70 & XC70 '00-'07 General Forum for the P2-platform S60 / V70 / XC70 / S80 models |
Information |
|
Rear screen misting up on the inside.Views : 719 Replies : 5Users Viewing This Thread : |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
Jan 21st, 2011, 06:15 | #1 |
S80T6James
Last Online: Apr 6th, 2024 07:52
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: West Bridgford
|
Rear screen misting up on the inside.
For the last three days each time I've got in the car to start it I've found the rear screen is all misted up in the inside. I clear it with the rear windscreen heater but can I do anything to avoid it happening?
|
Jan 21st, 2011, 10:11 | #2 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 19:50
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Wexford
|
Emmm yes and no. The temperature of your back window is falling below the dew point of the air inside the car , hence condensation. When you leave the car the air inside is generally warmer and has absorbed ' excess' water which drops out when its cools below it's dew point.
There are many ways to stop it of varying degrees of impracticality.All have the same general thrust - keep the window temp up or the cabin air dew point ( wetness) down. Keep it clean - dirt/dust nucleates condensation. Check the car for leaks , wet carpet, coolant smell etc. Don't leave wet gear in the car. Empty the hot air as you park up - door open for a bit. Leave a window/ sunroof cracked open. Park the back up against a poorly insulated wall of a house ( keeps frost away as well) Put a blanket on it. Stick in in the garage. Park back to the sun - front will probably mist up instead. Run a dehumidifier in the car. Wait 'til summer - my favourite , works every year. Buy a soft top. Generally this only lasts a few days when we have high humidity and low overnight temperatures. You won't cure it - Mother Nature wins everytime. |
The Following User Says Thank You to Brendan W For This Useful Post: |
Jan 21st, 2011, 17:41 | #3 |
S80T6James
Last Online: Apr 6th, 2024 07:52
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: West Bridgford
|
Cheers for that. I've checked for leaks and thankfully found none! Will leave doors open for a little while longer after journeys.
|
Jan 21st, 2011, 17:57 | #4 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Jan 17th, 2022 13:13
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: wirral
|
dead body in the boot?
no seriously, damp stuff in the boot? |
Jan 21st, 2011, 19:30 | #5 |
S80T6James
Last Online: Apr 6th, 2024 07:52
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: West Bridgford
|
Dead body?! My wife does annoy me from time to time but that would be a little drastic!
|
Jan 21st, 2011, 20:15 | #6 |
Premier Member
Last Online: Jul 28th, 2022 19:51
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Land of Roaming Donkey's
|
Hi,have you got climate control?That'll clear it on a nice little run.Regard's Jason
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests) | |
|
|