Excessive interior condensation in cold weather
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Excessive interior condensation in cold weather
Has anyone else noticed excessive interior condensation in cold weather? It has been rainging for 2 days here in California, in the 50's and high 40's and I notice that when I come back to my car, there is so much condensation on the inside of the windows, it looks like someone has been making out at the drive-in. Has anyone else encountered this same thing? I have a 2007 E350.
Thanks,
Rick
Thanks,
Rick
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.... nothing to brag about, it is a previous model....
My boss gave me a "seattle's common knowledge", it actually works very well. (RainX anti fog works, but it can be very oily and messy)
(ONLY if you do NOT have tinted film)
1. clean inside of your window w/ Windex (original formula)
2. get a bucket of warm water say about 2 Quote.
3. add 2 shot glass of vinegar (ask your wife for permission)
4. use lint-free clothes and massage the solution on your glass.
That's all to it~
p.s. it also works on your bathroom mirror!
(ONLY if you do NOT have tinted film)
1. clean inside of your window w/ Windex (original formula)
2. get a bucket of warm water say about 2 Quote.
3. add 2 shot glass of vinegar (ask your wife for permission)
4. use lint-free clothes and massage the solution on your glass.
That's all to it~
p.s. it also works on your bathroom mirror!
Last edited by no_clue; Jan 7, 2008 at 12:41 AM.
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sounds as though youre heater core may be leaking coolant or something. the
warm, moist air is coming out of your heater/vents and condensing on the cool
windshield after you leave. how is your coolant level? check clues e.g. oil
cap, dipstick (if you have one), whether you need to fill radiator more frequently,
.....or if this is simply outside rain water somehow making entry inside. how
about this: say the windshield is clean and dry when you enter...and you
flip on the fan/heater. does it fog up your windshield for a few seconds or
minutes?
warm, moist air is coming out of your heater/vents and condensing on the cool
windshield after you leave. how is your coolant level? check clues e.g. oil
cap, dipstick (if you have one), whether you need to fill radiator more frequently,
.....or if this is simply outside rain water somehow making entry inside. how
about this: say the windshield is clean and dry when you enter...and you
flip on the fan/heater. does it fog up your windshield for a few seconds or
minutes?
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From: Bellevue, WA
.... nothing to brag about, it is a previous model....
sounds as though youre heater core may be leaking coolant or something. the
warm, moist air is coming out of your heater/vents and condensing on the cool
windshield after you leave. how is your coolant level? check clues e.g. oil
cap, dipstick (if you have one), whether you need to fill radiator more frequently,
.....or if this is simply outside rain water somehow making entry inside. how
about this: say the windshield is clean and dry when you enter...and you
flip on the fan/heater. does it fog up your windshield for a few seconds or
minutes?
warm, moist air is coming out of your heater/vents and condensing on the cool
windshield after you leave. how is your coolant level? check clues e.g. oil
cap, dipstick (if you have one), whether you need to fill radiator more frequently,
.....or if this is simply outside rain water somehow making entry inside. how
about this: say the windshield is clean and dry when you enter...and you
flip on the fan/heater. does it fog up your windshield for a few seconds or
minutes?
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It is normal unless you keep a car in a garage. Too much day night temperature difference/ Climate control of E class is really good in few minutes everything will be allright as only you start a car. Heated seats are a must here.
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My car has been fogging up quite a bit down here as well in OC.
I just turn on the defroster and in a matter of seconds the whole car is clear again.
I think its just the humidity and the inside car temp and the outside car temp causing it to fog up more than usual.
I just turn on the defroster and in a matter of seconds the whole car is clear again.
I think its just the humidity and the inside car temp and the outside car temp causing it to fog up more than usual.
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Has anyone else noticed excessive interior condensation in cold weather? It has been rainging for 2 days here in California, in the 50's and high 40's and I notice that when I come back to my car, there is so much condensation on the inside of the windows, it looks like someone has been making out at the drive-in. Has anyone else encountered this same thing? I have a 2007 E350.
Thanks,
Rick
Thanks,
Rick
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i listed some of the worst case scenarios above based on my experience with
other vehicles...as well as a pragmatic view of cause/effect, given environmental
conditions. specific to MB, it occurs to me that MB has a well known problem
which doesn't seem to be reported as much with other vehicles: odd smell
eminating from the hvac system. this is inherent in the design and is caused by
excess moisture which collects within the condenser and then fungus/mold occurs.
i'm wondering if this excess moisture may be lending to the condensation you
guys mention as being normal ?
yet, do not discard the worst case scenario as well, ie leak in the hvac, or
water intrusion from outside....simply becase the OP said "excessive interior
condensation." i've seen the conditions so severe that when this occurs,
and the temperature overnight is below freezing, ice forms on the inside of
the windshield. the $#% is having to scrape, melt this off before you can
drive off.
blah blah blah.... in the end, if the condensation found is easily eliminated
through use of the fan for a minute, then no big deal. if it requires wiping
plus fan for several minutes, I'd have the dealer take a look.
other vehicles...as well as a pragmatic view of cause/effect, given environmental
conditions. specific to MB, it occurs to me that MB has a well known problem
which doesn't seem to be reported as much with other vehicles: odd smell
eminating from the hvac system. this is inherent in the design and is caused by
excess moisture which collects within the condenser and then fungus/mold occurs.
i'm wondering if this excess moisture may be lending to the condensation you
guys mention as being normal ?
yet, do not discard the worst case scenario as well, ie leak in the hvac, or
water intrusion from outside....simply becase the OP said "excessive interior
condensation." i've seen the conditions so severe that when this occurs,
and the temperature overnight is below freezing, ice forms on the inside of
the windshield. the $#% is having to scrape, melt this off before you can
drive off.
blah blah blah.... in the end, if the condensation found is easily eliminated
through use of the fan for a minute, then no big deal. if it requires wiping
plus fan for several minutes, I'd have the dealer take a look.
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I used to have an MGB that suffered from this problem and it was caused by the drain holes for windshield rainwater being blocked and water collecting in a reservoir before being drawn into the heater system - result was instant condensation after parking the car when the heater had been on.
Have the same issue with my 300SL, but can't find the drain holes.
Have the same issue with my 300SL, but can't find the drain holes.
