Sweaty windows

[Jeni_R_]

As per the subject does anyone have issues with condensation on the rear windows whether theres people in the back or not ?

[Booth11]

It's a divisive subject, but imo running aircon all year round works.  Not had a single steamy window issue in 2 years and aircon is on all year.  In the short term, dropping the window a couple of inches clears it.

[Jeni_R_]

It's a divisive subject, but imo running aircon all year round works.  Not had a single steamy window issue in 2 years and aircon is on all year.  In the short term, dropping the window a couple of inches clears it.

Ive opened the air vents that are in the footwell in the back and thats helped but shocked at how bad it is when ive got in the car the past couple times! I though was down to the damp roof lining but thats bone dry now is t just a characteristic of the car ? I might stick a damp trap in my boot see if that helps

[Jim_mk7.5]

As per the subject does anyone have issues with condensation on the rear windows whether theres people in the back or not ?

Aircon definitely works, and you could try that Rain X interior product in the black bottle. I've got some but yet to apply it.

[fredgroves]

Aircon on auto (why not?) and don't have it set to recirculation mode! If after that it's damp in the car... Try silica gel packs

[itavaltalainen]

Something isn't right. Neither of my two mk7's has done that!
I must say though I normally only drive long distance and have AC on all the time.
If you got damp in for some reason it can be a tad difficult to get rid of this time of year (well, or in Britain any time of the year).
Take the floor mats out and dry in house and put a few bags of cheapest cat litter in the car, lengthwise cut open (bags are usually plastic lined to keep it from sucking up moisture). That should get rid of any residual moisture in 24h at very little cost. Did this regularly in Finland where you couldn't get rid of any moisture in car for half of the year - if not more.

If that doesn't help...... you got moisture coming in from somewhere. At that point take to dealer if under warranty.

[SRGTD]

It’s strange that it’s just your rear windows that are suffering from condensation and not the front ones as well. Have you checked that the carpets in the back of your car aren’t damp? Probably also worth checking in the spare wheel well to make sure it’s dry. Did your rear seat get wet (and if so, is it still damp) when your headlining in the rear was wet? Do you have or have you had any damp coats in the car - in the boot or on the back seat? It you do find damp in the rear passenger compartment, you may have a faulty door seal, or if you’ve got damp in the boot, a faulty tailgate seal or faulty seal around one of the rear light clusters.

I seem to remember some time ago that a mk7 owner on one of the Golf forums (sorry, cant remember which forum or how long ago) had an issue with water getting in the boot around one of the tailgate hinges where it’s bolted to the bodywork above the hatch opening so probably worth checking around the tailgate hinges too.

If everything is dry in the car, as others have said, keep your a/c on 24/7. I keep mine on auto all year round and don’t have any issues with condensation.

[Watts]

As above, check the lining under the spare wheel in the boot, any leaks due to seals, hinge or a blocked drain will accumulate there. If it wasn't steaming up before you had the roof lining issue then chances are it is residual damp from that problem or a continuing leak. Also as others have said, leave the aircon on all year round, that keeps things nice and clear.

[Jeni_R_]

It’s strange that it’s just your rear windows that are suffering from condensation and not the front ones as well. Have you checked that the carpets in the back of your car aren’t damp? Probably also worth checking in the spare wheel well to make sure it’s dry. Did your rear seat get wet (and if so, is it still damp) when your headlining in the rear was wet? Do you have or have you had any damp coats in the car - in the boot or on the back seat? It you do find damp in the rear passenger compartment, you may have a faulty door seal, or if you’ve got damp in the boot, a faulty tailgate seal or faulty seal around one of the rear light clusters.

I seem to remember some time ago that a mk7 owner on one of the Golf forums (sorry, cant remember which forum or how long ago) had an issue with water getting in the boot around one of the tailgate hinges where it’s bolted to the bodywork above the hatch opening so probably worth checking around the tailgate hinges too.

If everything is dry in the car, as others have said, keep your a/c on 24/7. I keep mine on auto all year round and don’t have any issues with condensation.

I shall investigate tomorrow no damp mats that i know as they are new no damp coats etc as rain only started here yday and its done it since i got the car the roof lining is bone dry now

Just checked and all dry in the boot under the parcel shelf and in where the space saver is all dry footwells are also dry the front is also misted i just noticed more on back windows as fron blower was already on

[Gaz W]

Few tips I find work well;

- Keep the glass clean use a good quality glass cleaner regularly
- Use the air conditioning frequently, as comments above I run the a/c pretty much all the time on whatever temp necessary e.g. on hot it will still offer a drying/dehumidifier effect which will help
- If there is moisture anywhere e.g. from previous valet or spillage try a 'silica bag' they are a fabric bean bag style leave them under a seat, in the boot or on back seats for a week or so and it will dry everything out and absorb any moisture, I have used these on older cars before and they work miracles and are relatively inexpensive

If its persistent it may be a sign there is a leak somewhere, maybe a faulty seal or water ingress.