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[gwa]

This morning (05:15) when I went outside to the car, all windows had dew on the outside which I cleaned off. I got in and the inside was misted up so I started up and put the blowers on full blast with front & rear heated windows. After a few minutes they cleared nicely ...... but after a short while they misted up again and for the next 50 miles I had to have the blowers on to keep the windscreen clear. I know I've got to have the A/C re-gassed, but I checked for leaks and have found none. The carpets are dry cos I cleaned out the tubes (whatever they are called that blocked with leaves). Has anyone got any ideas? what settings should i set the heater controls to? appreciate any help. TIA

[TheBoy]

Is pollen filter dry?

Also check exhaust vents - in boot, right hand side, little cubby hole. People fill it with crap which prevents airflow.

[LFF64]

I am not sure if you have aircon or climate , I have mine on Auto setting set at approx 22 and have no problems .
 If you have the air con on and turn it off when the windows clear in my experience the windowsw very quicly mist up again  

[gwa]

Is pollen filter dry?

Also check exhaust vents - in boot, right hand side, little cubby hole. People fill it with crap which prevents airflow.

Erm... pollen filter? what & where?  .

[tyreburner]

In my experience, both of cars and coaches it happens more when windows need a clean ( car i bought saturday does the same and i must clean them but they need to be dry and warm!)
Just a thought!!
Mick

[achoo81]

It's under the bonnet nearside rear lift the sealing rubber , there is a flap in the scuttle lift it , the filter is under there cost to replace if dirty is around £5.

[gwa]

It's under the bonnet nearside rear lift the sealing rubber , there is a flap in the scuttle lift it , the filter is under there cost to replace if dirty is around £5.

Great, thanks. Off to check now.

[gwa]

Well its not easy by torchlight, but it felt dry. When I got back indoors my hand was really black so I presume its dirty. For the sake of a fiver or so I'll just change it, the cars probably never had a replacement.

Would it hurt to whip it out tonight and replace tomorrow PM when I get home from work?

[oceansoul]

I am not sure if you have aircon or climate , I have mine on Auto setting set at approx 22 and have no problems .
 If you have the air con on and turn it off when the windows clear in my experience the windowsw very quicly mist up again  

What exactly does the auto button do, all it seams to do turn the fans up to full :S so i keep mine of the "face" air vents setting.

[beemerdevil]

Well its not easy by torchlight, but it felt dry. When I got back indoors my hand was really black so I presume its dirty. For the sake of a fiver or so I'll just change it, the cars probably never had a replacement.

Would it hurt to whip it out tonight and replace tomorrow PM when I get home from work?[/quote]
been in there this long...another day wont hurt  plus it saves all the crap getting in

[achoo81]

No it wont hurt it's held in with two clips  but BE CAREFUL they are fragile, also while your there have a look in the bottom of the space to make sure the drain in the bottom isn't blocked up with leaves and other crud.

[gwa]

I am not sure if you have aircon or climate , I have mine on Auto setting set at approx 22 and have no problems .
 If you have the air con on and turn it off when the windows clear in my experience the windowsw very quicly mist up again  

What exactly does the auto button do, all it seams to do turn the fans up to full :S so i keep mine of the "face" air vents setting.

The manual says:
Air recirculation system
The a ir recirculation system prevents the
entry of outside air and the air in the
passenger compartment is circulated.
Automatic a ir circulation mode 3
Press button t briefly twice within one
second. t appears on the d isplay .
Air circulation is automatically activated as
soon as the system detects polluting gases
from the outside air. The circuit is
controlled by an air quality sensor.
To deactivate electronic a ir circulation:
press button t again.
At outside temperatures below 5 °C the
duration of the air circulation mode is
limited. This prevents the windows from
misting up. Switch to manual air circulation
as necessary.

[TheBoy]

Well its not easy by torchlight, but it felt dry. When I got back indoors my hand was really black so I presume its dirty. For the sake of a fiver or so I'll just change it, the cars probably never had a replacement.

Would it hurt to whip it out tonight and replace tomorrow PM when I get home from work?

In your dreams!

Around £11 + VAT tradeclub. Being facelift, it must be the more expensive carbon type, not the cheaper ones for prefacelift.

[gwa]

No it wont hurt it's held in with two clips  but BE CAREFUL they are fragile, also while your there have a look in the bottom of the space to make sure the drain in the bottom isn't blocked up with leaves and other crud.

Ah, well that was a few weeks until TheBoy cleaned it out and I hosed it. Thanks for the 'fragile' tip.  

[gwa]

Well its not easy by torchlight, but it felt dry. When I got back indoors my hand was really black so I presume its dirty. For the sake of a fiver or so I'll just change it, the cars probably never had a replacement.

Would it hurt to whip it out tonight and replace tomorrow PM when I get home from work?

In your dreams!

£5 or £11 its cheaper than a prang cos I can't see  
Thanks guys

Around £11 + VAT tradeclub. Being facelift, it must be the more expensive carbon type, not the cheaper ones for prefacelift.