I bought a new Golf early last year and it's been fine until now. During the last few months, it has been prone to inside condensation, especially on sunny winter day's, which, to be honest, I have put down to changes in temperature whilst it's parked. But in the last few days, the condensation seems to be getting worse and during the current weather conditions, freezes to the inside of the windscreen !!
The problem only arises when leaving work at around 6pm, never in the morning. I use the heater to and from work, so the car is warm inside when I park up.
Can anyone suggest why this is happening - or is it time to take it back to the dealer ?
Any feedback would be a big help.
Thanks. Carl.
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My Skoda Fabia (Y reg) sometimeshas this problem, mostly in the mornings. I have read on this site that an open cat litter bag (under the seat) will remove the condensation. Was this a wind up????
Any advice apreciated....
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At this time of year windows will condense up, unless you can find a way to drive to work without breathing. While the car is parked any moisture will accumulate on the coldest surface, probably the window which gets the least sun - so if possible remember to park the car the right way round.
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Hi,
It sounds stupid but it might be worth a try. I would guess the litter works the same ways the silica gel sachets that used to be provided to protect cameras, binoculars, and telescopes from moisture. Just make sure the local moggies don't get in the car!
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Check to make sure you do not have a water leak either in the front (Damp Carpets) or in the boot through the hatch and rear screen bonding. Mine failed here and was letting small quantities of water into the boot.
Put a 1 Kw fan heater into the car for 5 to 6 hours with the windows open 3 cm and when driving crack the roof open when warm.
Regards
Peter
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1. If you have aircon, ensure it is NOT set to recirculate.. that setting ensures condensation.
2. As above, it may be a leak.. or damp clthes when you enter the car
3. If neither of the above, try a caravan accessory shop and buy a dessicant for use in caravans and place under a seat. It will have eto be emptied weekly (or even more frequently).
madf
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Always ensure that the heater is NOT set to recirculate when you are in the car BUT change it to recirculate when you park up, this seals the car and stops external damp from entering the car.
I had the same issue with my Octavia (same heater as golf)until I learnt the above trick.
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I left my Omega at the aiport long stay over Xmas for 3 weeks. On return the inside of the windscreen was covered in solid ice, though surprisingly the car started 1st time without any hesitation! I used the demister to eventually melt the ice and then mopped it up using paper towels, but noticed it comes back. The omega has a fairly sealed cabin so I assume that the humid air inside the car would easily condense on the cold glass. I guess the answer is to either put a large bag of silica gel under the seat or maybe a small pillow case full of water absorbent material e.g. pet litter. Unfortunately the outside temperature is too low for using the air con to reduce the humidity in the car.
Simon
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Thanks for all your advice - I will try each one - hopefully one will do the trick.
Cheers. Carl.
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Even if you don't have air-con and a recirculate button it is a good idea to close all the vents before switching off the engine (i.e. put the heater directional control to none).
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Carl,
My Golf 2002 has the same fault.The cure for my car was a three day visit to the VW dealer. It started by me noticing damp carpets in the rear footwells, and then has you say misting up and freezing of the windscreen inside. The dealer that carried out the repair said the rain deflectors in the door had been fitted back to front, thus causing water to be deflected in to the car.
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