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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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For some reason i seem to be getting some condensation on my rear window at the moment, along the bottom.

Anyone else getting it? Or is it just my window seals?
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 01:57 PM
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Yep lots of condensation on rear window wish subaru fitted rear wipers its a pain waiting for heated windscreen to work
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For some reason i seem to be getting some condensation on my rear window at the moment, along the bottom.

Anyone else getting it? Or is it just my window seals?
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by olliecampbell
For some reason i seem to be getting some condensation on my rear window at the moment, along the bottom.

Anyone else getting it? Or is it just my window seals?
are you talking of inside the window?

i get it inside where i park at work, sun warms up the inside of the car and then when it gets dark/cold/damp it'll mist up inside.

somethimes barely shifts even with the heated rear screen on!
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Yeah inside the window, really annoying! Starting to get a bit of mould on the rear shelf!

Might go for a jap rear window/wiper so that its resealed at the same time
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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Yea i get the condensation at the bottom of the window to. Takes ages for the heater to clear it if at all. I presumed it was something to do with the vents through into the boot??? Havent noticed any mould yet but ill keep my eyes open.
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 03:39 PM
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yes ill join the club, that rear demister i crap, i travel 15 miles to work and it only just clears when i get there

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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 06:02 PM
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Check your carpets, If they are damp, you'll get condensation.

Using the heater on it's feet setting will help stop them getting damp. (providing you don't have a leak).

Then when you get a dry nice sunny day (yeah, like that ever happens ), park the car up with the windows open a little to help it dry out.
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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dampness removed if you put the air-con on full heat and on recirculating for 5 mins

clears up chop chop
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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Yep also get this, But I'm sure mine is coming from the leak I've got in the boot, water seems to be getting in either through the boot seal or the spoiler wholes and then condensing on the window
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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ive got a JDM car avec rear wiper and mine still condensates up like nobodys business....
annoying cos demister is sh1te.
might put loads of silica gel packets down there, see if dat helps.
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 10:50 PM
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If you have suddenly started getting condensation inside on the windows - check that you have no left the air vent switch on recirculate. If so put it open to the outside that helps a lot.

If you are getting puddles of water in the boot -common cause is in sufficient mastick around the rear lights, particularly if you have ever refitted or replaced the originals.

Hope this helps.
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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there is water under the spare wheel and either side of the well
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by little'un
dampness removed if you put the air-con on full heat and on recirculating for 5 mins

clears up chop chop
Yep we have really bad steaming up/ condensation in the wagon also, seems a common problem. Flat Eric gave me same advice and works a treat, takes the moisture out of the air inside ... works a treat
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