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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: thebassman on 28 November 2010, 16:16

Title: Steamed up windows
Post by: thebassman on 28 November 2010, 16:16

My car is fine when running, but when left during the day or over night the inside windows get really steamed up. It's a right pain especially this time of year as it gets ice on the inside.
I am starting to think a family of immigrants are living in the boot!!! :grin:

I checked the carpets and all dry, no water in the boot either.
Is this a common problem with the mk3?

Also noticed something else today, I went for a long drive and the temp gauge didn't get above 70, it never used to do this. Could it be related.

Cheers

Thebassman

Title: Re: Steamed up windows
Post by: dom on 28 November 2010, 16:34

I'll be suprised if they're related, the temp is almost certainly a sign that you need a new thermostat.

The steaming up could be a sign that you have a leak somewhere or it could just be moisture that is brought into the car on clothing/shoes, for a good idea on how to help prevent it check out this thread in the mk2 section:

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=173462.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=173462.0)

Title: Re: Steamed up windows
Post by: thebassman on 28 November 2010, 16:45

Thanks Dom, I'll go take a look.

Title: Re: Steamed up windows
Post by: Stirring Moose on 28 November 2010, 19:48

Had a look at that Mk.2 thread and it's good advice. I had hellish trouble with misting up for a while due to a water leak. Solved the leak but misting remained as car was so sodden. Took to leaving a little chemical moisture absorber unit in the car overnight and she's dried out a treat. One thing though, don't be too suprised if it doesn't work when the weather is as cold as it is just now. All the moisture freezes before the unit has a chance to get hold of it!

S.M.

Title: Re: Steamed up windows
Post by: crazy_e on 28 November 2010, 23:05

i had this problem had dry carpets and could not find any leaks at all evan when presure washed the car, turned out under the car there is a little black bung for some reason the is in the passenger side floor well had come out and when i drove the car in the rain it would dampen the under carpet but the top layer of carpet was bone dry new bung and all was fixed

hope this helps

Title: Re: Steamed up windows
Post by: Wayne on 28 November 2010, 23:26

Replace the pollen filter.

Title: Re: Steamed up windows
Post by: tdi_blu on 29 November 2010, 09:42

^Wayne beat me to it^

Title: Re: Steamed up windows
Post by: Len on 29 November 2010, 13:12

Quote from: Wayne on 28 November 2010, 23:26

Replace the pollen filter.

YEP! 2nd/3rd ed.  :grin:

Title: Re: Steamed up windows
Post by: moutains on 29 November 2010, 13:15

try the old method cut a spud in half rub the cut side on the windows then wipe with newspaper

Title: Re: Steamed up windows
Post by: Len on 29 November 2010, 13:17

Or stop shagging/dogging in the car! :grin:

Title: Re: Steamed up windows
Post by: harlemex on 29 November 2010, 13:53

Quote from: moutains on 29 November 2010, 13:15

try the old method cut a spud in half rub the cut side on the windows then wipe with newspaper

Do not use the daily sport, tho, as its a waste.

Title: Re: Steamed up windows
Post by: tigerj360 on 29 November 2010, 14:01

leave one of your windows open a few mm and it stops some condensation :)

wheres the pollen filter??

Title: Re: Steamed up windows
Post by: Wayne on 29 November 2010, 16:26

Quote from: tigerj360 on 29 November 2010, 14:01

wheres the pollen filter??

Under the scuttle panel on the pass. side.