condensation!!
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condensation!!
Hi, my series 1 Xantia is currently suffering from very bad condensation ! on all the windows ! anybody know where moisture could be getting in? my other Xantia, the windows are always dry and clear ! is it window rubbers? thanks in advance Terry.
Terry
Xantia TD lx series1 SORN
Peugeot 306 meridian [ the boss]
Xantia HDI Forte 1997 CC
Xantia TD lx series1 SORN
Peugeot 306 meridian [ the boss]
Xantia HDI Forte 1997 CC
Re: condensation!!
Most common leaks on mk 1's seem to be the tailgate plastic membrane, blocked sunroof drain channels, and the rear light lens seals. The mk 2 seems to be far more waterproof. Incorrect windscreen sealing after replacement is another possibility. Not to forget the dreaded heater matrix leak onto the passenger side carpet.
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
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Re: condensation!!
isisalar wrote: Incorrect windscreen sealing after replacement is another possibility.
Paul
not actually the screen sealing, but the plastic scuttle were it should be bonded to the screen, allowing water to run straight into the car via the heater air intake,
water can also get in if the door card membranes are not sealing
Regards, malcolm.
current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
Re: condensation!!
Can't find the correct place to ask but:
I know we've had a lot of rain but my Facelift C5 (2005) has developed a large leak - I think it's the sunroof.
I tried rodding the drain but think I may have dislodged the drain tube (does it have them?) and, trying to find out how long the curtain wire should travel, I've managed to get BOTH footwells wet!
How do I remove the sunroof? Can't see any screws or other fixings in the sunroof tray.
Please?
I know we've had a lot of rain but my Facelift C5 (2005) has developed a large leak - I think it's the sunroof.
I tried rodding the drain but think I may have dislodged the drain tube (does it have them?) and, trying to find out how long the curtain wire should travel, I've managed to get BOTH footwells wet!
How do I remove the sunroof? Can't see any screws or other fixings in the sunroof tray.
Please?
Re: condensation!!
lol mine all do it and its a combination of heater matrix gone and leak in boot i found today!!
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Re: condensation!!
If mist appear even if you clean the windows the heater matrix is the problem. I recently faced this at my car.
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... =3&t=47535
http://www.frenchcarforum.co.uk/forum/v ... =3&t=47535
Re: condensation!!
if the C5 sunroof is like the BX and Xant its chassis is the complete head lining,
if indeed you have dislodged the any of the four drain tubes you will more than likely have to drop the head lining to gain access to re/fit them,
there will be a drain tube at all four corners,
as you have found rodding them is not a good idea,
the best way is to blow them out upwards from the bottom of each drain tube
if indeed you have dislodged the any of the four drain tubes you will more than likely have to drop the head lining to gain access to re/fit them,
there will be a drain tube at all four corners,
as you have found rodding them is not a good idea,
the best way is to blow them out upwards from the bottom of each drain tube
Regards, malcolm.
current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
Re: condensation!!
citronut wrote:if the C5 sunroof is like the BX and Xant its chassis is the complete head lining,
if indeed you have dislodged the any of the four drain tubes you will more than likely have to drop the head lining to gain access to re/fit them,
there will be a drain tube at all four corners,
as you have found rodding them is not a good idea,
the best way is to blow them out upwards from the bottom of each drain tube
Thanks Malcolm - think I'l put up with it until we can look forward to a couple of dry days!
Mike.
Re: condensation!!
thats one way to stop it leaking , i doubt very often though in this country at leastmikeC5 wrote:
Thanks Malcolm - think I'l put up with it until we can look forward to a couple of dry days!
Mike.
Regards, malcolm.
current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
current ride a BX 1.7 TZD estate
1986 MK1 BX 1.9na D Auto(in Mothman Andy's stable )
layed up roppy 1.9TD XANT estate, now gone to meet her maker
purple and lilac metalic 2CV(VIOLET)registered to her in doors
1972 DS special been layed up aprox 31 years
Re: condensation!!
nice day today keep ur windows open
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99 blue 2.0 hdi exclusive xantia
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Re: condensation!!
Just thought I'd check out removing the roof lining but couldn't see where to start! Any ideas please?taffy wrote:nice day today keep your windows open
Mike.
Re: condensation!!
"the best way is to blow them out upwards from the bottom of each drain tube"
In all the excitement I forgot to say that I managed to find the ends of the front drain tubes and blew them using a garden sprayer (without anything in the tank!), and it fixed the problem!
Thanks for all the advice.
In all the excitement I forgot to say that I managed to find the ends of the front drain tubes and blew them using a garden sprayer (without anything in the tank!), and it fixed the problem!
Thanks for all the advice.
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Re: condensation!!
If its an Estate and the boot carpet is wet underneath and the carpet under the rear seats is wet then here is the answer.
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Mines is completely dry since I did this mod.
I did add a line of rubber window seal to the very bottom of the boot door so that any rain running off as the door was opened was directed to the sides and not on top of my head ( you cna just see the broiwn line at the top of the picture.
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Mines is completely dry since I did this mod.
I did add a line of rubber window seal to the very bottom of the boot door so that any rain running off as the door was opened was directed to the sides and not on top of my head ( you cna just see the broiwn line at the top of the picture.
Chris
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