Otherwise perfect Xantia wet as a fish

Unread post by **martyhopkirk** » 20 Nov 2004, 00:39

Seems to be suffering perenial damp problem.
Even with A/C switched on took an hour to completely clear all windows.
A/C just been pressure checked and recharged. No loss of coolant and no damp front carpets.
Boot carpet seems a little damp. So water leak tracking begins! Just tought with the A/C on and switched to recirculate should clear quicker.....

weety · Unread post by **weety** » 20 Nov 2004, 02:00

i have the same problem mate, if you go down woolworths you can buy these clever little moisture removers (they are a tray thing with water absorbing crystals at the top the crystals absorb water and then turn into a sort of liquid salty thing that falls into the bottom which you can then empty) you find them in the household maintenance section---anyway i have a couple in my car and they remove a lot of the moisture from the air so even though it leaks like a sieve my windscreen stays clear

Robin · Unread post by **Robin** » 20 Nov 2004, 02:09

Marty, not sure if you meant what you wrote but recirculate will just pass the air around inside the car. You need the other end, fresh air, to clear the car of moisture with the a/c running.

Stempy · Unread post by **Stempy** » 20 Nov 2004, 02:53

What Robin said:)

Homer · Unread post by **Homer** » 20 Nov 2004, 12:39

Is this an estate? If so it will be the membrane inside the boot lid leaking.

Unread post by **martyhopkirk** » 20 Nov 2004, 12:43

Its a hatch.
Robin - I stand corrected - I always thought the A/C removed moisture from the air if it was set to recirculate by drying the air (really MUST read the manual)
Thanks.
Got to admit Weety, did think about a moisture remover or two myself. May still try that (if just to keep teh windscreen clear)
Thanks all.

madasafish · Unread post by **madasafish** » 20 Nov 2004, 12:52

recirculating air makes things worse. Maoisture from breath plus any damp are recirculated: clelary you have lots in your car. They condense on windows. Cycle starts again.
Leak likley where rear wiper is mounted in hatchback.
Open hatch slightly, propr open 5cm with a stick and pour water on outside with watering can. You'll soon see if leaks from there..
(silicon sealant - clear- is very good:-)