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[Kieran]

Not really sure what it is called but it is the rubber drainage plug that sits below the cabin filter. Mine is missing and thinking with one in it may help with the misting up problem. Car is a 2.6 Estate 2001. Pretty sure a saloon one will fit also.

Cheers

[RobG]

with one in it may help with the misting up problem.

Doubtful

[Kieran]

Well it is misting up. Tried everything and on the way back from Scotland the other day and it was misting up really badly, raining outside thought that to much condensation been dragged in from the outside and forcing it's way thru the vents. Hence my plan to restore the rubber drainage plug.

[sjc]

Are the vents in the boot clear?

[Steve B]

Turn the aircon on 

[Kieran]

Yes and also yes. Cleaned glass also with vinegar. So wet you could soak up the water with about 5 napkins on the front window alone. The back one so wet it dripped into the boot. Must admit very bad weather on the journey home, at times wipers on full. Have tried everything which leads me to the conclusion that to much dampness finding its way into the recess where the filter sits and getting into the cabin. Hence the need for the rubber bung. Have owned this car for nearly 10 years and it can be a big problem. So anyone got one for sale.

[Andy H]

Next time it happens try switching recirculation ON for a few seconds then OFF again.

There is a known problem with the recirc flap getting confused and sticking in the recirc position and preventing fresh air from entering the cabin. Switching recirc on then off again will resynchronise the servo motor.

[Kieran]

Yep also tried that. But when the dampness gets in it is hard to move. Best to try and stop it before it starts. Hence anyone got a bung for sale.

[steve6367]

Yep also tried that. But when the dampness gets in it is hard to move. Best to try and stop it before it starts. Hence anyone got a bung for sale.

I don't think the bung will help - to be honest I removed mine to ensure free drainage of the filter area.

[Nick W]

Are the rear vents clear and working? Do you have the rear cubby holes and spare-wheel well full of stuff? Does it leak anywhere(grotty rear wheel arches for instance or loose bungs in the floor) so the carpet and soundproofing are damp?

[Entwood]

Is the aircon actually working ?? If there is no refrigerant in the system then the "drying" effect cannot occur ... check the pipes get nice and cold when the air con is on max cold.

[Kieran]

Aircon serviced regularly.

[Kieran]

Carpet dry.

[Entwood]

Aircon serviced regularly.

A stone can go through the matrix at any time, and they have been known to corrode, so if the misting up is a recent problem, still worth having the air con checked over (or check it yourself) ..

[Lazydocker]

As per the above feedback. Putting the drain "bung" back in will slow the fluid draining out of that area