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Condensation problems

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by cardinals, Dec 15, 2006.

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  1. cardinals

    cardinals Rookie

    Jul 20, 2006
    29
    Chester, England
    Full Name:
    James Dean
    I'm having a problem with my 2001 550's interior steaming up after driving.

    Windows are clear whilst driving however on parking the whole interior steams up.

    The problem is intermittent and occurs whether its raining or not.

    The car is parked outside all of the time as my garage is full.

    Any thoughts?

    Thanks all.
     
  2. oss117

    oss117 F1 Rookie

    Jan 26, 2006
    4,185
    Plantation, Florida
    Full Name:
    Alfredo
    James, you obviously have water or moisture in the cabin.
    The windows fog up after you drive the car because after you turn the engine off, you also turn off the ventilation and the residual heat of the engine, exhaust etc., irradiates into the cabin, makes the water eveporate and the resulting steam has no way to go.
    If I had to guess, your A/C drain is probably clogged, but moisture could come in also from other ways, i.e. the outside air inlet of the A/C.
    Start by checking the drains and make sure they are free from debris, slime, etc.
    Good luck,
    Saluti,
     
  3. cardinals

    cardinals Rookie

    Jul 20, 2006
    29
    Chester, England
    Full Name:
    James Dean
    Thanks for your help, I'll have a look.

    Regards

    James
     

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