nickfrog 9 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 My recently aquired 12 GT86 on 11K miles produces a lot of condensation, particularly on the rear window. I always run the aircon and it clears quickly but the other evening outside my office the condensation was on the inside of the windscreen too, and quite a lot of it. I normally asscociate that with a leak or water ingress. Problem is, I have no soggy carpets at all nor can I find any signs of damp in the car, including boot. Is the car prone to this even without leak ? Or could it be coming from a blocked drained, either AC or rain water drain ? Any tips where they are and how to check for blocages ? Or from the bulkhead ? Any ideas ? It's very annoying considering how perfect the condition of the car is otherwise. Thanks ! Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 I run mine with the AC on constantly through the winter as otherwise it will just mist up. Don't forget if you're wet and get into the car you introduce water and hence moisture into it which contributes to the effect. I don't seem to have this issue though when it's warmer and drier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shiftspark 41 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 My front screen does the same which is a pita, I think it's because it does short journeys and never gets chance to dry out inside not because of leaks just condensation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glacialfire 9 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 I've had this recently, but I think it's basically just from getting into the car after getting drenched from walking to car. I had it in my Abarth, and now in the GT86. Work's van too when I think about it. I got a rather natty dehumidifier pad type thing from ASDA and it seems to work a treat. Reusable too. You just stick it in the microwave for 5 mins when indicator changes colour. Cost about a tenner I think. Tried to find a link to the one I got without any success, but saw this on AMAZON. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cuttable-Car-Dehumidifier-Bag-Condensation/dp/B00GRXE1SQ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 My car gets this and so does my Yaris but soon clears Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keethos 842 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 Doesn't the fact that the door have frameless Windows also contribute to the excessive condensation? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adam 70 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 Mine does this every morning but I put it down to constantly getting in and out of my car with wet shooting car it clears quick so I dont worry to much about it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stephen 2 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 I get this as well - the combination of the rear demister and the front screen clear button (the one on the left) usually clears it - but I have to keep them on! Alternatively open window a little. I think other posters are right - it's caused by wet clothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 Try having ice on the inside that said, toyota can't seem to get my bloody door seal/window sorted. Its practically fallen off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickfrog 9 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 Thx guys. Looks quite normal. I parked 4 hours ago. 2 hours ago the rear window was fogged up inside. Now it's all clear (I didn't touch the car). Must be down to dew point varying... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Musketeer 25 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 Try having ice on the inside that said, toyota can't seem to get my bloody door seal/window sorted. Its practically fallen off. Superglue Rob. ;-) I get the condensation special effects too. As mentioned by others, I use the a/c and rear heater. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark-in-Stoke 488 Report post Posted January 8, 2015 Superglue Rob. ;-) I get the condensation special effects too. As mentioned by others, I use the a/c and rear heater. If the superglue doesn't work - you could always use pop rivets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twigman 93 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 Condensation on the instruments is a first for me....no other car has ever been quite that wet inside - even my old Spitfire! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Special K 442 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 Glacial - tnx for Amazon link - unfortunately they're out of stock and don't know when they're getting any more! I might pop up to my local Eurocars and see if they've got it. Spec K Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 I think the issue is it's just not as insulated as other cars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Duff 79 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 I think the issue is it's just not as insulated as other cars Plus the internal cabin volume is very small, so it doesn't take much breathing when sat in it to really increase the moisture content of the air inside. I find I use the air-con all the time in the winter, but much less in the summer when I like an open window (unless on a M-way)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 my air-con is on all the time pretty much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickfrog 9 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 Absolutely no condensation since I first posted. Bizarre as the weather has been really wet... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nikndel 509 Report post Posted January 9, 2015 Condensation inside cars well thinking about it takes me back to my younger days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LarsB 12 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 I had really bad condensation this morning - first time ever. Even my dashboard/dials were "fogged"... strange. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 I think sometimes it happens, but it's really nothing to worry about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Musketeer 25 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 Check if you have the air recycling button switched on. Maybe you get more condensation if you don't refresh the air in the cabin? I rarely have mine on, but I still sometimes get the condensation problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 Check if you have the air recycling button switched on. Maybe you get more condensation if you don't refresh the air in the cabin? I rarely have mine on, but I still sometimes get the condensation problem. I might give this a go, never really used it before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauren 2259 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 The air recirculation does not tend to come on in the winter when heating the car, but in the summer it's always on for a while when cooling in auto mode. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Musketeer 25 Report post Posted January 10, 2015 Yes Lauren. I've noticed that sometimes it switches itself on when the car's started. Can be a bit of a pain in the rear quarters as I'd prefer to have fresh air through the car, heated or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
