Condensation

[ls400lpg]

My windows are getting really steamy unless I turn on the air conditioning or open the window. Anyone any ideas?

[cruisermark]

Check your cabin filter behind the glovebox and turn of air recirculate on the climate control I.e set it so air is taken from outside.

[ls400lpg]

what am i looking for at the cabin filter.

 

Cheers

[mikeyv]

As well as the above advice, I'd be checking your carpets and boot area for damp.

When you check your cabin filter, you're looking for it being blocked, thus restricting the flow of fresh air.

[ls400lpg]

thanks vert much

[Malc]

feels to me that it is possibly a really damp area of carpet somewhere or maybe the boot is full of water in the spare wheel well maybe !

Malc

[NemesisUK]

Check the windscreen scuttle drains are clear. Also check the a/c drain. Blockages can cause water to back up into the car.

[Cotswold Pete]

I found a drinks bottle under one of front seats (left by kids) with lid not quite tight was a problem recently.

Also it seems the carpets can hold enough moisture without feeling damp, but enough to steam up the windwscreen.

I found helped to leave moonroof tilted (only on really dry days) helped dry out the car, and changing filter made a difference in terms of time to de-mist.

[GrahamG]

I second an examination of the spare wheel well because failure of the boot lid seal is a known problem.

Also the drains from the sun roof might be blocked.

The RX range has suffered from a number of water ingress problems and if you read their stories of very expensive and frustrating woe it would encourage you to be determined to solve this issue as soon as possible.

In all cases the first indication of trouble is unusual misting up of the windows.

[Newbie1]

Another, although less likely possibility, is that the moisture/vapour barrier plastic in the car door has failed and permitted ingress of water beyond the door seals. Very common on cars where work has been carried out on doors e.g. window regulator, speakers. Often, the barrier is reinstalled using duck tape or similar which fails. Butyl cord is the best for reattaching such barriers.

[ls400lpg]

Thanks guys. For the support. Something to look forward to o weekend.

 

Will keep you posted

[Malc]

............  any news on this troublesome aspect ?

Malc

[ls400lpg]

Hi Malc

Been to busy at work lately. Will def keep you posted.

 

Cheers

[Malc]

maybe just lift the boot carpet / cover and see the swimming pool ??  or not

Malc