charliewagg Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 can anyone tell me why my vaux astra car windows keep getting condensation inside.its starting to get very annoying now.even when i put heater on they steam up.i swear am going to put windows through.have been told u can buy crystals that take out the moisture in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKITA Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Ha ha, your not the only one. I have the same problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootsBooster Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Possibly got a leaking heater matrix? or water ingress through the roof aerial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzydan Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 It could be that something has been spilled in the car. To get rid of the excess moisture, first you need to find, clean and dry any spillage, then with the engine running and the heaters on full, leave a window slightly open (about 1-2 cm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 This sometimes happens if you have the recycled air option selected, or if it isn't dis-engaging correctly when you turn it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sTaGeWaLkEr Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 It might also be moisture in the car mats - take them out, give them a good clean and replace when dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKITA Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 I had it in my MK3 astra, now in my MK4. A friend has a MK4 and he has the problem too. Never bothered me i just get on with it, but i have just googled it. "have had problems similar with astras which turned out to be pollen filter not being changed in years and it retains all the moisture make sure if your vehicle has one that its changed regular " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clownaround Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 It could be the head gasket. Mine was steaming up and thats what it turned out to be. Eventually the car just gave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKITA Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 It could be the head gasket. Mine was steaming up and thats what it turned out to be. Eventually the car just gave up. Head gasket and window condensation are 2 VERY different things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clownaround Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Head gasket and window condensation are 2 VERY different things. It happens because the warm air that comes from the engine bay is moist due to the head gasket failiure and therefore condenses on the windscreen. Even if you dont have the heaters on it will blow warm moist air onto the inside of the windscreen through the vents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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