Serious condensation on windows in the morning

[dangros]

Suffering from lots of condensation each morning on the inside of the windows in my T350 at the moment. With the cold weather this is now turning to ice! I can't find any obvious leaks and it is happening with and without rain - is this a common problem that is fixable?

Any advice?

[nelly1]

I wouldn't worry too much. This is not TVR specific!

Both my runabouts (both Fords) exhibit the same thing about this time every year, and judging by the amount of cars I see on the road in the mornings / late evening, this is a common problem.

Just something to do with seasonal moisture levels combined with the rate the temperature changes IMHO.

[lundinoir]

I find running the aircon helps to dehumidify the interior and reduces/eliminates the 'fogging' effect.

[rev-erend]

I read a tip a while back and it really works.

Hot air contains a lot of moisture that when cooled condensates.. on your windows.

So - when you are nearing you home (say 1 mile) with the heater all nice and warm : turn it to blow cold : this sure takes a long while in my T350 and open the windows as much as the weather allows to let the hot air out. Don't do this in pouring rain..

Good luck.

[mongoose]

Haven't got your control on re-circ have you?This will make it much worse for condensation

[targarama]

mongoose said:

Haven't got your control on re-circ have you?This will make it much worse for condensation

I seriously doubt it. There is no recirc option.

[zooooom]

I used to have this when I first got my car.
I then found out that the door seals were leaking and water was collecting n the foot wells, lift the carpets and have a cheak round the car to see if you got any wet carpets

[tail slide]

rev-erend said:

So - when you are nearing you home (say 1 mile) with the heater all nice and warm : turn it to blow cold

Agree this helps with any car that's out in the cold, but especially when combined with running aircon at same time which leaves you with dehumidified air inside, with little moisture left to condense. Also necessary for the aircon seals to remember to run it for at least 15mins every week.

Mine is spoiled, sitting in a garage with a heater under it!

[dangros]

Checked this weekend and yes I have wet carpets, managed to dry them through some extended drives with the heaters on! Such a chore!

Will get the seals checked - are there any common weak spots as nothing obvious to me?

[zooooom]

dangros said:

Checked this weekend and yes I have wet carpets, managed to dry them through some extended drives with the heaters on! Such a chore! Will get the seals checked - are there any common weak spots as nothing obvious to me?

Most common place where water gets in is the bottom of the door sills, check to and see if you have two little cut outs in the bottom of the rubber seals.