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Condensation Inside Car
My car lives outside and is sopping wet inside in the mornings. Have been onto ebay and see there are some crystals that are supposed to keep this problem in check - but that's not solving the problem is it? Any advice on how to improve the situation gratefully accepted. Maybe a combination of things? Many thanks in advance.
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Last time I had a bad case of this problem it was to do with a grommet in the passenger footwell, through which some electrical cables passed from the engine bay to the dashboard. Water flowing down the windscreen drain hole was somehow finding its way to the hole
Rubber and synthetic rubber components degrade with the passage of time (ie low mileage is immaterial), becoming stiffer and shrinking somewhat. Components exposed to sunlight (window seals) age even faster.
Manufacturers expect us to dispose of a 10 year old vehicle so they cannot justify the greater expense of materials which last longer. "Built to last" is nowadays equated with "killing company profits".
Rubber and synthetic rubber components degrade with the passage of time (ie low mileage is immaterial), becoming stiffer and shrinking somewhat. Components exposed to sunlight (window seals) age even faster.
Manufacturers expect us to dispose of a 10 year old vehicle so they cannot justify the greater expense of materials which last longer. "Built to last" is nowadays equated with "killing company profits".
i had this, somehow my car footwells got flooded - i can only assume when i went through a deep puddle fast
its took ages to syphon out and dry off- mould began to grow and i had to bleach the whole inside - its ok now though still not quite dry - fortunately the bleach did not discolour any of the fabrics etc, so i used a lot
if you can, stand in the footwell behind the seat , nearest the centre, and push against the roof, pressing your foot down as hard as possible ... you may find a puddle forming - i used a wet and dry vac to get it all out and a hell of a lot of liquid was hidden under the carpet and sponge etc
its took ages to syphon out and dry off- mould began to grow and i had to bleach the whole inside - its ok now though still not quite dry - fortunately the bleach did not discolour any of the fabrics etc, so i used a lot
if you can, stand in the footwell behind the seat , nearest the centre, and push against the roof, pressing your foot down as hard as possible ... you may find a puddle forming - i used a wet and dry vac to get it all out and a hell of a lot of liquid was hidden under the carpet and sponge etc
Nope the crystals quickly dissolve into a solution which is awkward to dipose of - worse than doing nothing! Defo not in engine compartment!
I've tried the widely distributed crystals in my foot-well but same problem, turning into solution. They are made of silica gel like that enclosed in little bags in medicines, but the meds are not kept in damp atmospheres comparable with exterior weather. Unlike me am replying without reading the other responses, sorry.
Good luck rsvp,
SIQ.
I've tried the widely distributed crystals in my foot-well but same problem, turning into solution. They are made of silica gel like that enclosed in little bags in medicines, but the meds are not kept in damp atmospheres comparable with exterior weather. Unlike me am replying without reading the other responses, sorry.
Good luck rsvp,
SIQ.
I had a problem with water in my car a few months back after some very heavy rain had soaked through the windscreen seal. It caused really bad condensation and took ages for the heating and fan to dry the windscreen. Anyway, got rid of the water but not completely and ended up growing mushrooms on the floor! Since I've had the seal replaced and drained the water it seems fine and I can just wipe the inside of the windscreen.
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Only a small amount of water inside will condense on glass under the right conditions "warm moist air condensing on a colder surface". Just getting in and out of a car with wet shoes introduces water. And after time will build up.
My job involved getting in and out of my car very frequently. I used to put whole newspapers in the footwell to absorb the moisture and change it at regular intervals.
Dont leave wet umbrellas and coats in the car.
My job involved getting in and out of my car very frequently. I used to put whole newspapers in the footwell to absorb the moisture and change it at regular intervals.
Dont leave wet umbrellas and coats in the car.
Have tried most of the suggestions offered and am delighted to say that this morning my car was very, very much better - in fact I think it has ceased to be a problem (although it wasn't cold last night so maybe I mustn't speak too soon). Think it's a question now of keeping the management system in place. I can't thank everyone enough for the help and suggestions - ansabank heroes one and all!
