Condensation inside '58 plated Ford Fiesta

[oldmisery]

I am plagued with the problem of excessive condensation inside my Fiesta. I have tried various off the shelf remedies, ( impregnated cloths and wipe on fluids) , bot to no avail. The only way to alleviate the problem is to have the aircon active. Does anyone know what causes this problem to this degree?.

[TWR]

Has the car just been valeted? that for one will cause it, check the carpets within your front N/S + P/S!! are they wet? check under your bonnet in the direction of the front screen, are the drain holes clear? Door seal, are they cracked twisted? Heater Matrix there could be a water loss from the matrix leaking.

[Panic Button]

Have you had a windscreen replacement recently?

Twice I have had this where they don't refit the plastix bits under the screen properly, so water is directed into the ventilation.

There is almost certainly a leak somewhere. Feel under all the rubber mats to get a hint where it is happening.

Sit in the car with someone hosing it from outside and see if you can see a dribble around a door seal.

[webbo3]

check the spare wheel well in the boot, i had a car once that had a small leak in the boot and had condensation probs and had to keep drying it out.


Dave.

[fiesata]

I use my aircon even in winter it keeps the seals lubricated and reduces the need for re gassing - and it takes the moisture out of the air - when I drive a car without aircon I am always reminded what it was like before I had this

I think you've answered your own question