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Demist winter
« on: 13 June 2017, 01:26:43 »
Observing some of the comments on this forum, mine mists up terribly in the winter. If the climate isn't working, as it is not one mine, for demist. Is this a common problem with the Omega?
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Re: Demist winter
« Reply #1 on: 13 June 2017, 01:39:53 »
If by climate not working, you mean the aircon... then yes, it will mist up terribly.
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Re: Demist winter
« Reply #2 on: 13 June 2017, 12:49:16 »
Keeping the windscreen impeccably clean on the inside will help.
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Re: Demist winter
« Reply #3 on: 14 June 2017, 03:25:02 »
check the vents in the boot are clear - drivers side bottom of first aid box cubby hole

wipe the screen with a mild detergent solution or buy the same thing - anti mist screen wipes.

fix your air con
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Re: Demist winter
« Reply #4 on: 14 June 2017, 21:19:08 »
Quote from: migmog on 14 June 2017, 03:25:02
check the vents in the boot are clear - drivers side bottom of first aid box cubby hole

wipe the screen with a mild detergent solution or buy the same thing - anti mist screen wipes.

fix your air con

Thanks, never checked that. Will update.
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Re: Demist winter
« Reply #5 on: 15 June 2017, 18:45:31 »
spoke today to an aircon specialist. they told me that not having working aircon shouldnt cause any issues and the car demist should behave just like any ordinary car that doesnt have aircon.is ther any peculiarities in the omega system that causes the misting up ? just curious
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Re: Demist winter
« Reply #6 on: 15 June 2017, 19:07:05 »
Quote from: cam.in.head on 15 June 2017, 18:45:31
spoke today to an aircon specialist. they told me that not having working aircon shouldnt cause any issues and the car demist should behave just like any ordinary car that doesnt have aircon.is ther any peculiarities in the omega system that causes the misting up ? just curious
Yup, shit, lazy design... ie poor air distribution which relies heavily on working airconditioning to function acceptably ;)
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Re: Demist winter
« Reply #7 on: 15 June 2017, 20:17:06 »
Occasionally the recirculation flap on my car will get confused and stick in the recirc position.

When that happens the screen mists up in moments.  >:(
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Re: Demist winter
« Reply #8 on: 15 June 2017, 21:20:14 »
A wet / damp Pollen Filter doesn't help.
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Re: Demist winter
« Reply #9 on: 15 June 2017, 21:37:23 »
Quote from: zirk on 15 June 2017, 21:20:14
A wet / damp Pollen Filter doesn't help.
Good point well presented ;)
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Re: Demist winter
« Reply #10 on: 15 June 2017, 22:06:02 »
when i first got mine it was hard to demist but refitting the lower plastic arms that had come off and a couple of matrix flushes got it working fine.never had a car with aircon so never too bothered about getting mine working.all been fine since
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Re: Demist winter
« Reply #11 on: 15 June 2017, 23:07:14 »
Quote from: zirk on 15 June 2017, 21:20:14
A wet / damp Pollen Filter doesn't help.

How do you check that? Where is it located?
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Re: Demist winter
« Reply #12 on: 15 June 2017, 23:17:18 »
Passenger side scuttle :y
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Re: Demist winter
« Reply #13 on: 15 June 2017, 23:19:50 »
Quote from: atann on 15 June 2017, 23:07:14
Quote from: zirk on 15 June 2017, 21:20:14
A wet / damp Pollen Filter doesn't help.

How do you check that? Where is it located?
2 min job, lift bonnet, NS on the scuttle panel, lift flap, pull out Pollen Filter.
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Re: Demist winter
« Reply #14 on: 16 June 2017, 06:51:07 »
90% of the time its the pollen filter that does this.
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