steamy windows

markeyszoo · October 31, 2020

NOT a Tina Turner reference! Although easily treated with air from front, i find the passenger side window steams up much more than any other. The triangular vent blows air and clears it quickly but i am curious as to why that side steams up whilst the other and front do not? Any ideas?

JDM-Fiend · October 31, 2020

NOT a Tina Turner reference! Although easily treated with air from front, i find the passenger side window steams up much more than any other. The triangular vent blows air and clears it quickly but i am curious as to why that side steams up whilst the other and front do not? Any ideas?

Do you leave AC on all the time? I've only had this problem in cars when the AC is off.

Linas.P · October 31, 2020

Yes that was my question as well. If AC is fitted then it is best to leave it on. If it is on but you still get steamy windows, then it may indicate issue with AC. Could be as simple as stuck drain pipe for AC.

J Henderson · October 31, 2020

As well as the above, the window might simply be needing cleaned. Clean glass doesn't fog up as easily.

mk_lon · October 31, 2020

Mine has always had the steamy windows issue, I first noticed this when I bought it 5 years ago, when I went to the supermarket, parked up and returned with the shopping to find all the windows steamed up.

NemesisUK · October 31, 2020

Damp carpets?

Damp cabin air filter?

Blocked moon roof and/or windscreen scuttle drains?

As mentioned if a/c fitted leave it on permanently but do check the above

JDM-Fiend · October 31, 2020

Damp carpets?
Damp cabin air filter?
Blocked moon roof and/or windscreen scuttle drains?
As mentioned if a/c fitted leave it on permanently but do check the above

Agree with this also, the moisture from a leak would dry onto the windows.

Linas.P · October 31, 2020

As already mentioned, it could be normal depending on humidity and temperature inside/outside. If steaming-up is excessive, then I would look at AC and whenever condensate can freely drain. Likewise I believe the AC drain pipe is on the passenger side - so check if passenger side carpet is damp - this could explain why passenger windows steams-up more.