Ice / Damp on inside of windscreen

[sarahjayne]

Does anyone else get severe condensation on the inside of the windscreen? It was so bad in the recent cold weather I had to scrape the ice off the inside of the windscreen. Often the water is almost running down the screen. If I had a convertible I could understand it but I don't.

[G.D.P]

sarahjayne said:

Does anyone else get severe condensation on the inside of the windscreen? It was so bad in the recent cold weather I had to scrape the ice off the inside of the windscreen. Often the water is almost running down the screen. If I had a convertible I could understand it but I don't.

Do you have an RAC windscreen by any chance.?

[sarahjayne]

Sorry - whats RAC? If you mean a heated front screen then yes, I do.
thanks
SJ

[G.D.P]

Sorry, should have explained myself a bit better...

Replacement windscreens that RAC fit. They are slightly to small and let in mosture and whistle at high speeds.

Sounds like the top seal might be leaking...how old is the car.?

[530dTPhil]

Moisture on the inside of the glass in any car can be caused by constantly running the aircon on recirculate. Worth checking.

[sarahjayne]

Its the original windscreen not a replacement, brought the car June 08 (new).

I have the a/c to keep it demisted, and due to the draft from under the steering column (see other posts!) I tend to keep the recircluate option on.

Thanks