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[eddie]

Hi folks,just re-registered after 2 years in the cold. Here I am with a couple of Q's allready.

'99 pre-facelift cd.

Climate on/off switch,bulb has packed up,new switch or new bulb?

Serious misting up INSIDE over night in cold weather, after nice sunny day---blocked CC drain? Pollen filter box etc clean & dry. Not losing coolant.

Been through the forums but so far havn,t turned up anything.

eddie

[Dazzler]

on/off switch will be the bulb. Change all 5 bulbs when you do
Not sure about misting up, are the carpets dry? Are the sunroof drains clear? have you checked both scuttle drains are clear?
are you running a/c before you switch of engine?

[Andy B]

on/off switch will be the bulb. Change all 5 bulbs when you do
......

The 5 lamps mention are for the backlighting of the centre section of dash - the on/off lamp(led) is integral to the switch. You need another switch.

[Marks DTM Calib]

Can you describe exactly what switch you mean.....is it the LED on the climate panel, is it the back lgihting of the switches on the climate panel or is it the bulb in the ECO button?

As for misting.

1) Check the scuttle drain to ensure its clear so no water can get in.

2) Consider the fact that when you use the aircon setup you get moisture forming on the condensator. SOme of this will drip off and out the drain near the gearbox but, turn the car off and any left wil remain and can evaporate off into the cabin area.

A trick for getting around number 2 is to run the heater on max hot towards the screen for the last few miles of a journey to dry the condensator out.

[eddie]

The bulb in question IS the ECO switch.So its a new switch then !!

Checked both scuttles,both clean and dry. There is no dampness in the carpets so its more than likely from the CC element in the heater assembly area collecting condenstae.

With the bulb in the switch gone the only way to tell if the CC is on/off is by listening for the fans cutting out.

thanks

eddie

[Marks DTM Calib]

The bulb in question IS the ECO switch.So its a new switch then !!

Checked both scuttles,both clean and dry. There is no dampness in the carpets so its more than likely from the CC element in the heater assembly area collecting condenstae.

With the bulb in the switch gone the only way to tell if the CC is on/off is by listening for the fans cutting out.

thanks

eddie

You can open the switch and get replacement inserts with the two bulbs on from here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vauxhall-Vectra-Omega-Switches-Replacement-Bulbs_W0QQitemZ370020388588QQihZ024QQcategoryZ10404QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[dino]

Hi,

I know this doesn't help at all, but i have the same misting problem in mine, just put it down to the weather.

[TheBoy]

also keep the osr cubby hole in boot clear, as this is where the exhaust vent is.

[VX1]

Also how old is the pollen filter? Had the same problem with my 2000 cd changed the pollen filter and it improved.

Paul  

[HerefordElite]

also keep the osr cubby hole in boot clear, as this is where the exhaust vent is.

 :-? where and what is the osr?

I have very misty car too - the cabin carpets are fine but the boot gets very wet (mould grows ) what could cause this guys??? :-/

cheers

[Entwood]

OSR = Off Side Rear

Just inside boot, drivers side, the little cubby hole on the right ... DON'T fill it with cloths, gloves, hats, scarves, paper etc etc  thats where the air exhaust is .. if the air can't escape then humidity builds up resulting in misting ..

[HerefordElite]

OSR = Off Side Rear

Just inside boot, drivers side, the little cubby hole on the right ... DON'T fill it with cloths, gloves, hats, scarves, paper etc etc  thats where the air exhaust is .. if the air can't escape then humidity builds up resulting in misting ..

as soon as i pressed post i read it and went dohhhhhhhhh

so the little cubby hole that i keep the first aid kit, jump leads, towing strap, carrier bags, spare bottle of water etc !!!!!

on my way to the drive now

cheers Entwood and TheBoy  

[amigov6]

Mine suffers from inside misting. Worst @ bottom of rear screen, heated window clears it but comes back overnight. No mould thankfully. Windscreen get misty but clears quickly with blowers, no heated front screen only a CD.
      Pushed finger through holes under bonnet near bulkhead so why?  No damp in boot or carpets anywhere....yet.

[TheBoy]

dont get it in omega, but i sometimes have to put dehumidifyer in rover....

[HerefordElite]

OSR = Off Side Rear

Just inside boot, drivers side, the little cubby hole on the right ... DON'T fill it with cloths, gloves, hats, scarves, paper etc etc  thats where the air exhaust is .. if the air can't escape then humidity builds up resulting in misting ..

as soon as i pressed post i read it and went dohhhhhhhhh


so the little cubby hole that i keep the first aid kit, jump leads, towing strap, carrier bags, spare bottle of water etc !!!!!

on my way to the drive now

cheers Entwood and TheBoy  

right cleared the cubby hole out i can't believe what a div i am  

new problem discovered

major rust on inside web of OSR wing where it SHOULD join the boot floor   :exclamation

is this terminal / dangerous    :question