quick question regarding windows

[budweiser28]

sorry guys I know this has been covered a million times and I have been reading some posts about the dreaded windows steaming up but is there a quick way of doing this

my windows mainly the front but all do it get really bad condensation on them when left for several hours

I've checked the carpets and I have no dampness on any carpets front or back its just on the windows on the inside

a real pain when I finish work and have to sit there 20 min for it to clear so is there any way round this
am going to attempt to re-seal the doors from the guide off here once the weather stops raining
well at least try anyway hoping its noob friendly

I've even brought one of these off eBay but doesn't seem to do anything

ThoMar 1kg Air Dry Car & Van Dehumidifier Bag For Clear Anti Mist Damp Windows

so any ideas guys would be much appreciated

thanks
scott

 

[Dave_Cupra88]

Same here. Recently fixed leak on nearside front door, but the front windscreen keeps misting up still. It's also just had a service, including pollen filter, so shouldn't be that. Although I will be checking tomorrow to make sure it was actually done.
Even when driving with the fan on 18 it seems to mist, so I have to have AC on as well. This never used to be the case.

Cleaned all the windows with autoglym stuff and it was fine for a while after that, until Seat had it for the service......

 

[Dave_Cupra88]

Checked all floor mats and the carpet, including in the boot, and it's all bone dry.

Is there any knack to removing the cover for the pollen filter, just had a quick look but didn't have time to do it on lunch at work.

I read somewhere about the air flow being weak, but can't find where now. Mine seems pretty crap even when the fan is on full, especially the vents in the centre. Could this be an indication of anything?

 

[budweiser28]

all mine are fine no damp nowhere but still get the windows with condensation
haven't checked the pollen filter as I don't know where it is or how to get to it

 

[Dave_Cupra88]

You can see the pollen filter in this thread - http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=8007.
Haven't looked at mine, but I think the cover needs a bit of wiggling to get off/on.

Anyone got any ideas about the poor air flow through my vents?

 

[budweiser28]

cheers m8 will have a look 2moro if the weather permits

failing that ill do the door seals from one of the guides on here and try that

just very strange as a lot of people on here with the same problem have water in the footwells but mine are all dry as a bone so don't know where or why its happening
will keep you posted if I find anything

 

[wildrides]

the condensation comes from the carpets and the sound proofing layer under the carpets (and under the dash, if your leak is from pollen filter or main wiring loom or bonnet release cable ) it will take about a year to dry out all the layers under the carpet AFTER you cure the leaks, unless you remove them to dry them on a washing line . You will not be able to feel the damp on the carpet suface as its underneath in the sound deadening layer.
You can speed up the drying with a dehumidifyer in the car on a warm day and also by leaving the doors and windows open on your drive on sunny days .
I have had a cupra for 11 years and had this problem for the first 5 years until in year 4 I found all the leaks and in year 5 the carpets had dried out ! Never get any condensation now unless carrying the mother in law ( dragon breath )

 

[Garnaby]

I resealed my pollen filter housing as it soaked passenger side foot well! I must admit the scuttle panel trim that sits ontop of the pollen filter is a terrible fit i spent about 20 minutes re jigging it! But saying that the previous owner has lost the screws to keep it in place!

 

[budweiser28]

is there any place like garages that I could take the car so they could have a look and tell me if its the door seals or the pollen filter just so I know where its coming from or Is it best to just attempt to do them myself

as all the carpets am bone dry and haven't and have no leaks just condensation on cold mornings

 

[Mikey_Bling]

I had condensation caused by the door leaks, but it wasn't actually getting I to the carpets, just sitting on the kick plates.

Budweiser: If when you open your doors after heavy rainfall there's water on the sill/ kick plate under the door, you've definitely got leaky door seals. It's not something a garage can easily diagnose unless there's been heavy rain anyway. Don't waste your money.

 

[wildrides]

As mentioned above ........... you think the carpets are dry .............. but the sound deadening below will be damp .......... some where in the back or front . Water vapor will pass through the black surface carpet without making it damp ......... That is the nature of water molecules in a gasesous form and why building regulations in house building nowdays insist on lots of vapour proof layers built into every outer and inner surface surface.

If the leak is from the door carrier plate behind the door card then there is a dead givaway test .

Wait for a rainy day
After a days rain open each door inturn swiftly
If any door has water flowing out wards towards you over the sill then that is the problem door . The water is actually trapped on the inside of the door sill by the door closure seal . That seal is very efficient and is almost NEVER the problem . It is so efficient that water leaking from the door card on the inside of the car cannot escape the car and sits on the sill behind the door closure seal until you open the door
Please note for this test to work the car MUST be parked on level ground for a good day or night in the rain.
The dealer is not a good place to take your car to do the door card /carrier seals . They charge about £100 per door plus vat and use the same materials that failed the first time . Follow the quide in FAQ and do it yourself .........it takes about 45 minutes per door to do.

 

[budweiser28]

ok thanks for the info guys will get some tape and attempt to do the seals on the door and will post back my findings
thanks
again guys

 

[Dave_Cupra88]

Got my car in for cambelt and waterpump today. I've asked the garage doing it to check the pollen filter as well, so will see what they say.

Failing that, I guess I'll have to wait until the carpet from the recent leak has dried, or check the air con
drainage hose.

 

[Rollamite]

This baffles me, my car is a heap and yet it clears in about 2 mins, only thing that isnt f**ked

 

[budweiser28]

well I had a look Saturday at the pollen filter I took the plastic trim off and could see the filter but that's as far as I went looked like a mission to get out so I left it

going to order some tape and clips 2moro and hopefully attempt to do the seals the weekend
but the luck I have with cars it will be a disaster and ill probably end up breaking something else lol

will report back when all done if this cures the problem

 

[Garnaby]

It is a bit tricky! There is a plastic 10mm nut in the middle of the housing and the same on the right and side right next to the wing! I used a deep reach socket and extension to get to it but it's doable!

 

[budweiser28]

thanks m8 but me a and spanners don't mix to well lol
ill attempt the doors and then probably pop to a garage somewhere and get the pollen filter done looks a right pain to do

 

[Garnaby]

Really not worth paying a garage mate it's easy enough! Ha

 

[Dave_Cupra88]

Cambelt, tensioner, waterpump and antifreeze all done for £330. Not too bad IMO.
Pollen filter was checked and the same time and it's all good apparently, so not sure what to look at next...

Might just have to wait until the summer, to give everything time to properly dry from the recent leak. If it still mists again next time winter comes round I'll just swear profusely and probably cry a little

 

[Dave_Cupra88]

Been okay for the last few days, but after picking up a Burger King at lunch and driving back with it in the car, every window was solid with mist within an hour...

I know the food was obviously warm, but surely it shouldn't have had that much of an effect?