Condensation

[Paff]

As we all do, I get some condensation on the inside of the windscreen etc, but I do get dripped on by the condensation that collects on the glass sunroof. I dare say that those with glass sunroofs will suffer from this as well? Is there a cure or is it just a case of mopping it off the sunroof or just keeping the solid cover closed?

 

[johnb5177]

Well I keep the hard cover across at all times........I consider the sunroof to be the only let down on what is a great machine......I dislike sunroofs anyway, and it came with the package.........I always think it a bit daft to cut a blinking great hole in an otherwise perfectly good roof......:nenau

 

[clivvy]

you need to get the moisture out of the air in the car. If you have working air con, use that with the heating on full (dehumidifier) or buy a moisture removal kit like this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Streamlin...ation-Crystals-Absorbs-Up-to-1L-/370882171286

when I first got my car, I had terrible condensation, mainly due to the leak in the boot. A kit like this cleared it after about 3/4 days then I didn't have to use one again *but I did fix the leak so the car is still dry inside.:thumbs

 

[exosteve]

Love my escape hatch.it does drip moisture.but very infrequently.

 

[Sweety]

I don't get any condensation in mine at all:nenau no I don't have a sunroof but can't see that being the cause of it have you checked under the boot carpet to see if it's wet as a lot of T2's leak water in via the rear door which will cause a lot of condensation

 

[exosteve]

I got no carpets

 

[Paff]

The AC just about works (must get it recharged this summer) and I use that with the heater, I also have a couple of those moisture absorbing bags in the truck. Will take a look elsewhere for water ingress :thumb2

 

[panelbeater]

i have never had condensation in my green t2,and its got a sunroof.
now my blue t2 is wet on drivers side footwell,took wipers and panel off sealed up every screw,plug cover etc and put it back together now its drying out but will take time.

 

[Mobieus_uk]

mine does the same just learned to live with it, its probably the seals, the other theory is have is that because of the leather interior and all the plastic trim the moisture has noware to go, make me feel better when i look at it like that
In the summer I'm just going to pump silocon grease under the seals with the hope of waterproofing old dried out seals

 

[AlexD333]

I have been collecting silica gel pouches to put in the terrano.

You need to use the aircon though, as it "conditions" the air, hot or cold!

 

[bry]

Must be a age model related disease. .

 

[jims-terrano]

To be honest I reckon that you need to check for water ingress as this is your likely cause of so much condensation. Check carpets really well, under them if you can. Use your sunroof on tilt with the blind across to stop any rain drops. You need to ventilate. How about just cracking windows open half inch all the way round as this will create air flow. Also my blind is pulled all the way across, it cuts out the light but more importanly it insulates.
My sunroof only dripped once, that was when water was getting around between the actual glass and the rubber seal. I used tiger seal with the nozzle pushed between glass and rubber seal and went all the way around the glass.
Get your AC regassed now and leave it turned on and with the heater on. It dries the air out and also makes it feel less stuffy too.
Oh yeah one last idea, replace the pollen filter as this will reduce air flow if blocked and they do block easily.

 

[bud]

ya , you got water in there somewhere, Mine stopped when i ripped out the carpets and sound deadener etc...I prefer the minimalistic look, but also makes it easier to clean...with a waterblaster.