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It has been baltic up here so obviously the car windows have to be scraped but recently my front windscreen had been frozen and icy on the inside which is a pain. All the windows are closed so could it mean i have a chip in my windscreen somewhere?. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It probably means there is condensation building up. Make sure when driving you use heaters etc (probably do anyway). Also make sure no liquids are left in car, coffee cups, open water bottles etc. Check windows are closed properly and seals are ok.
If it’s a soft top you’re probably screwed though! |
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Could also just be condensation from water/mud etc... that you’ve bought in on shoes and clothes if you have aircon use it all the time some people don’t use it in winter and then it causes problems. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Thank you. Maybe water left in car from melted snow on wellies and dogs. It is just so annoying."
I get that with my car a lot, as it is a convertible and has a leak somewhere. Thankfully I have a cover which protects it from some of the weather |
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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago
Chippenham Malmesbury area |
Just recently had this problem on my 26 year old VOLVO, all the windows all getting heavily condensated even when I've driven for a while, cleared all the windows; parked up andan hour later, they are totally covered again.
I now moisture must be getting info somewhere but I haven't been able to find out where yet. Im going to lightly grease the door seals to see if that helps. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just the freezing air hitting the damp in your car doubt there is a seal gone all cars get a bit of condensation, put one of those damp traps from the £ shop in the car should help. |
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"See can you get some of those silica gel packets"
Be careful with the dog's though Incase they eat them.
Our old Honda the air-conditioning packed up and it was too expensive to repair so we left it.
After that the car was a nightmare for condensation.
Not sure if this is your problem but it could be one cause. |
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By *an hjCouple
over a year ago
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If you can, leave the windows cracked open slightly the warm are in the car will take moisture out with it, you might still get some condensation, but not as much.
Run the aircon - if you have it- on max, it should help dry the air out. |
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As others have mentioned, checked all of your carpets are dry although it’s possible for them to be wet deeper down as most cars have the carpet then a very thick layer of foam.
Also make sure you are using the air con, people often assume it’s only for summer and turn it off in winter but it actually dries the air it supplies. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Use one of the reflective type windscreen sun shades (easily got in halfords or any local auto factors, but put it on the outside. It'll keep your windscreen free of any frost/ice. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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If you defrost it and keep windows sealed, it'll only freeze there again. You should defrost with car heater and Aircon and open windows when driving to change the air inside. This may needed repeated.
Are you using a microfiber cloth to help demist? If so don't leave the cloth in the car. Take out and dry it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Use one of the reflective type windscreen sun shades (easily got in halfords or any local auto factors, but put it on the outside. It'll keep your windscreen free of any frost/ice. "
Not the inside though which is the problem. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A sock full of kitty litter on your cars dash. It absorbs the condensation. Works all the time where we live. Constant pressure changes on a mountain sucks. |
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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago
Chippenham Malmesbury area |
"I will start using my air con. It is always off.x
It you haven't used it (your AC) for a while and your car is a few years old, it may need recharging.
I get a new car every year  "
Wow,cool! Wish I did, mines 26 years old and my motor bikes 23 years old... Does have AC built into the design though - go faster to feel cooler in summer and wrap your legs around the cylinder to warm up in winter. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Use one of the reflective type windscreen sun shades (easily got in halfords or any local auto factors, but put it on the outside. It'll keep your windscreen free of any frost/ice.
Not the inside though which is the problem."
Works for me? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I will start using my air con. It is always off.x
It you haven't used it (your AC) for a while and your car is a few years old, it may need recharging.
I get a new car every year
Wow,cool! Wish I did, mines 26 years old and my motor bikes 23 years old... Does have AC built into the design though - go faster to feel cooler in summer and wrap your legs around the cylinder to warm up in winter."
Totally agree. And you actually own it too. My disco is 19 yrs old, van is 10, motorbikes range from 35 years old to 20 year old.
Never had condensation issues on the latter either  |
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Sun shines through your car windies and warms up the air.
Sun goes down, warm air cools into water droplets .... then fucking freezes.
No big deal.
Get those do dahs that soak it up. Or get some Pre-icer and even some devil stuff...
I defrost mine quickly with alcohol rub stuff.... like sports injury stuff. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I will start using my air con. It is always off.x
It you haven't used it (your AC) for a while and your car is a few years old, it may need recharging.
I get a new car every year "
Well if its new car then some thing is obviously wrong with it, bring it back to the dealers, surely it's under warranty |
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You need some dehumidifiers in the car you can get smaller ones for on the dash, or larger flat ones that will go under the seat. You just microwave them and reuse. I use them in my car, when you have a chance run a power hose around the seals to see if there are any leaks. |
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"It has been baltic up here so obviously the car windows have to be scraped but recently my front windscreen had been frozen and icy on the inside which is a pain. All the windows are closed so could it mean i have a chip in my windscreen somewhere?."
It's almost certainly condensation. Get yourself some cat litter, load an old knee length sock with it, tie it off and leave it in your car. This will absorb some of the condensation which is causing the misting which freezes. The cat litter will need to be dried and reused as it can only absorb so much water.
It could be water ingress but if it were it's far more likely to be through the door/window seals than the windscreen.
If you have aircon make sure you use it because that helps to remove moisture from the inside of the vehicle.
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By *ady LickWoman
over a year ago
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I had this to the point where it would steam up when I was driving it. It turned out to be the blower not working properly (could of been the heating element ~ Can't remember). It would of been a costly job to sort so I got rid of it. |
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"I had this to the point where it would steam up when I was driving it. It turned out to be the blower not working properly (could of been the heating element ~ Can't remember). It would of been a costly job to sort so I got rid of it. "
Nothing worse if the blowing is bad  |
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Might try and hijack this thread if there are any mechanics around.
I drive a shitty 2008 Corsa (don't judge! ) and I've got 2 issues.
Firstly, on a daily basis my power steering won't kick in until I've been driving for a while. It's heavy steering until I've maybe driven for 20 minutes. If I then turn the engine off and on its absolutely fine. I've noticed the cold weather seems to impact it more although it was happening a few months back before it seemed to settle down for a bit.
Secondly, I've been unable to start the car on a few occasions and have needed to bump start it in 1st with a push. Doesn't happen that often but I've needed saving a couple of times by strangers while out and about.
Having Googled everything it looks like possibly a crankshaft sensor issue? Anyone know if that sounds right and the 2 issues go hand in hand?
Sorry for jumping in but though I may as well ask before I get fleeced by my local garage. |
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"I had this to the point where it would steam up when I was driving it. It turned out to be the blower not working properly (could of been the heating element ~ Can't remember). It would of been a costly job to sort so I got rid of it. "
I had an issue with my blower a year or so ago and drove around in winter for a couple of weeks with the window open to de-mist the windscreen! 
Turns out it was an easy fix and via a YouTube video and a part that cost me less than a tenner on eBay I managed to fix it myself.  Was a bit fiddly but probably cost me a fair quid by avoiding taking it into the garage. |
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By *exy penWoman
over a year ago
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"A sock full of kitty litter on your cars dash. It absorbs the condensation. Works all the time where we live. Constant pressure changes on a mountain sucks."
I just to put mine under the passenger seat and it worked a treat |
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"Might try and hijack this thread if there are any mechanics around.
I drive a shitty 2008 Corsa (don't judge! ) and I've got 2 issues.
Firstly, on a daily basis my power steering won't kick in until I've been driving for a while. It's heavy steering until I've maybe driven for 20 minutes. If I then turn the engine off and on its absolutely fine. I've noticed the cold weather seems to impact it more although it was happening a few months back before it seemed to settle down for a bit.
Secondly, I've been unable to start the car on a few occasions and have needed to bump start it in 1st with a push. Doesn't happen that often but I've needed saving a couple of times by strangers while out and about.
Having Googled everything it looks like possibly a crankshaft sensor issue? Anyone know if that sounds right and the 2 issues go hand in hand?
Sorry for jumping in but though I may as well ask before I get fleeced by my local garage. "
It's likely you have an electric power steering pump, and a weak battery.
As the power steering takes a fair bit of power they are designed to not work if the battery is low on charge,
That is why it works after you drive for 20 mins.
Get your battery checked, most car accessory shops will check it for you, and will change it if you ask nicely.
If the battery is ok, it might be the alternator not charging and you need a new one. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A sock full of kitty litter on your cars dash. It absorbs the condensation. Works all the time where we live. Constant pressure changes on a mountain sucks.
I just to put mine under the passenger seat and it worked a treat"
It's weird how it works but it does. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Might try and hijack this thread if there are any mechanics around.
I drive a shitty 2008 Corsa (don't judge! ) and I've got 2 issues.
Firstly, on a daily basis my power steering won't kick in until I've been driving for a while. It's heavy steering until I've maybe driven for 20 minutes. If I then turn the engine off and on its absolutely fine. I've noticed the cold weather seems to impact it more although it was happening a few months back before it seemed to settle down for a bit.
Secondly, I've been unable to start the car on a few occasions and have needed to bump start it in 1st with a push. Doesn't happen that often but I've needed saving a couple of times by strangers while out and about.
Having Googled everything it looks like possibly a crankshaft sensor issue? Anyone know if that sounds right and the 2 issues go hand in hand?
Sorry for jumping in but though I may as well ask before I get fleeced by my local garage.
It's likely you have an electric power steering pump, and a weak battery.
As the power steering takes a fair bit of power they are designed to not work if the battery is low on charge,
That is why it works after you drive for 20 mins.
Get your battery checked, most car accessory shops will check it for you, and will change it if you ask nicely.
If the battery is ok, it might be the alternator not charging and you need a new one. "
Cheers and cheers for the PM as well. |
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