steaming up !!!!

Post by **froste** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:10 pm

Hi, Can anyone please help

I have had my car now for 14 years excatly tomorrow, and love it to bits, however now that it has gone cold and I have heater problems at present (please see 'wanted' section) the window inside seem to steam up immediately when setting off. Very often they are covered in condensation before I get in and during really cold spells, the back window is iced up and has to be scrapped off. Unfortunately I do not have a garage for her. At present my morris is in daily use and recently I find myself getting up half an hour earlier just to wipe all the windows inside and out to make sure I can see out and be safe. Am I the only person with this problem?????

Any tips or ideas gratefully appreciated

Emma (Froste)<br>

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Post by **MColes** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:12 pm

I have the same problem. My de-mister is a passenger with a chammy

Post by **Dean** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:14 pm

Condensation means there must be water ingress in the car, either you have leaky seals or..... a hole!

Post by **froste** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:28 pm

Thanks folks,

I assume there are quite a few holes, and my passenger is abit rubbish

cheers

Post by **PSL184** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:31 pm

Its just the way they are - My door seals are past their best and I get steamed up - The heater does shift it though once moving. Hope you get yours sorted soon.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:06 pm

First check - are the carpets wet ? If so - remove them! Throw down some rubber mats for winter instead of sodden carpets! Also look under the rear seat squab, and in the boot - is it wet? You must remove all moisture! You can't beat ventilation - so drive with windows slightly down and/or open the quarter light on the driver side just slightly. You obviously need the heater working - first thing get an 88 or 92 degree thermostat and fit that - check the hoses to/from the heater are clear - blow them through with a hose pipe - and make sure the heater valve is WIDE open. To boost the fan - you can swop it for a heater unit from a Mini - much larger fan, and you can fit the Minor front plate so it looks exactly the same. The air flow is much better with the larger fan. Also make sure the fresh air trunk is connected to the heater - and it is possible to reposition the intake end so it takes warmed air from behind the radiator - rather than cold air from in front. But - don't do this if your engine is pushing out fumes - you don't want to be breathing in that stuff!

Post by **simmitc** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:21 pm

To help get the moisture out, visit your local hardware store and get a cheap de-humidifying kit. NOT electrical, it's just a plastic tub with some crystals inside that absorb moisture. Works a treat, but remember to empty it now and then.

Post by **NZJLY** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:38 pm

Also driving with the windows open helps to remove the moist air

John

Post by **millerman** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:39 pm

Use washing up liquid polished off inside the windows to prevent misting.

If your extension cable is long enough put a fan heater in the car whilst having breakfast, de-frosts/demists and you get into a nice warm car

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:42 pm

Been there - done that! Do remember to disconnect before driving off!

Post by **Dean** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:46 pm

bmcecosse wrote:Been there - done that! Do remember to disconnect before driving off!

For some reason, I can picture the scene!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:50 pm

No - I haven't done it - it's just a warning to do so! A warning card on the steering wheel helps.

Post by **andrew.searston** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 9:36 pm

i have the same problem
my heater isnt much good eatheir
i tried some rainex mist stuff dont use it as its rubbish. puts an oily film on the screen

Post by **aupickup** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 10:14 pm

i am glad that someone else has found that with rainex i thought it was just me

Post by **andrew.searston** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 12:47 pm

waste of £6.00
anyone got any suggestions???? as i have the same problem as froste. my heater does work but its pointless as it take hours before it clears the screen

Post by **MColes** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 12:48 pm

Heavy breathing?

Post by **andrew.searston** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 12:52 pm

i must stop breathing when in the car good point i might try that

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 1:56 pm

Upgrade to the Mini heater - fit a winter thermostat (88 or 92 degrees) - and for faster warm up - eliminate the bypass hose!

Post by **Dean** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 2:56 pm

andrew.searston wrote:i must stop breathing when in the car good point i might try that

Don't leave it until your lips have gone blue though... especially if you are the one driving.

Post by **andrew.searston** » Sun Nov 15, 2009 4:50 pm

it might be a bit tricky this stop breathing lark especially when driving!!