Side window demisters?
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Side window demisters?
Hi there
Is it very cold here in the UK atm and I am getting misted up windows most times I start up in the morning, it clears ok but not very quickly on the rear side windows. Mine appear to have a 'vent' in the lower trim that I assume should chuck out hot air.
Is this correct and if so how should they work as I have tried all the controls.
Thanks
Lee
Is it very cold here in the UK atm and I am getting misted up windows most times I start up in the morning, it clears ok but not very quickly on the rear side windows. Mine appear to have a 'vent' in the lower trim that I assume should chuck out hot air.
Is this correct and if so how should they work as I have tried all the controls.
Thanks
Lee
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Hi Lee,
It is counter-intuitive, but try running the AC compressor (push in the small snowflake), and turn the temperature **** to whatever setting you like. The AC will dehumidify the cabin air, and reduce window fogging.
It is counter-intuitive, but try running the AC compressor (push in the small snowflake), and turn the temperature **** to whatever setting you like. The AC will dehumidify the cabin air, and reduce window fogging.
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Hi Bobby
Thanks for the tip will try tomorrow if we are not snowed in here! So does your p-car have vent slots in the top of the trim under the rear side windows and if so what are they for?
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Lee
Thanks for the tip will try tomorrow if we are not snowed in here! So does your p-car have vent slots in the top of the trim under the rear side windows and if so what are they for?
Regards
Lee
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I've found the best "demisting" for the side windows is simply to crank them open perhaps 3 inches on each side. If I'm driving home from the gym after a morning workout and I'm really sweating, if I don't open the side windows the entire car inside gets fogged up. I crack open both windows as I start the car and they never get fogged up. If it's raining heavily, I don't do this. The defroster (wihch turns on the A/C compressor) will also clear the windows - but only after the car starts to warm up (for me that is two minutes or so)
