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[gstylebaby]

Well i'm just getting fed up of this now last year found the car was getting ice on the inside of the windows (front rear and sunroof) found the passenger foot well padding was soaked so took it out dry'ed it popped it back in and had a fan heater in the car to dry it all out (due to my heaters still not working right and are still not).  Well came out of work last night to go home and yes you guess it frozen again on the inside in all the same place's.  Wish i could find why this is happening.  Got to check the padding again but i know its not that cause last time when i took ot out it made no difference ended up using the wifes car all winter for work and using the omega in the day time only.

[Psychoca]

If your passenger side carpet was soaked again, it sounds like your scuttle drain is blocked...  This in turn would lead to higher condensation levels in the car, hence the inside of your screen freezing...

[gstylebaby]

If your passenger side carpet was soaked again, it sounds like your scuttle drain is blocked...  This in turn would lead to higher condensation levels in the car, hence the inside of your screen freezing...

Yes mate i know but the drain is clear and as far as i know at the mo (not checked it yet) the padding is not wet again. (but will be checking tomoz).  Thanks for the reply anyway.

[davethediver]

Is there not a drain in the boot that can get blocked and case 'misting up' worth a check think its in the cubby hole

[PhilRich]

Is there not a drain in the boot that can get blocked and case 'misting up' worth a check think its in the cubby hole

It's not a drain Dave, there are two air vents in the drivers side first aid cubbyhole that need to be clear for air to circulate properly throughout the car, otherwise misting becomes a problem 

[davethediver]

Is there not a drain in the boot that can get blocked and case 'misting up' worth a check think its in the cubby hole

It's not a drain Dave, there are two air vents in the drivers side first aid cubbyhole that need to be clear for air to circulate properly throughout the car, otherwise misting becomes a problem 

Thats what i meant phil couldn't think of right phrase, been like that all day

[Kneepad]

Well i'm just getting fed up of this now last year found the car was getting ice on the inside of the windows (front rear and sunroof) found the passenger foot well padding was soaked so took it out dry'ed it popped it back in and had a fan heater in the car to dry it all out (due to my heaters still not working right and are still not).  Well came out of work last night to go home and yes you guess it frozen again on the inside in all the same place's.  Wish i could find why this is happening.  Got to check the padding again but i know its not that cause last time when i took ot out it made no difference ended up using the wifes car all winter for work and using the omega in the day time only.

If it's any consolation you are not alone. condensation inside the car is horrendous. Scuttle drain and rear air vents as clean as a whistle. What I see that we have in common is the sunroof. I am led to believe there are drains hoses for this leading down through the boot. Well I can't find them in my saloon, I have removed all boot carpets and can see nothing. So if anyone can enlighten us.

[gstylebaby]

Well i'm just getting fed up of this now last year found the car was getting ice on the inside of the windows (front rear and sunroof) found the passenger foot well padding was soaked so took it out dry'ed it popped it back in and had a fan heater in the car to dry it all out (due to my heaters still not working right and are still not).  Well came out of work last night to go home and yes you guess it frozen again on the inside in all the same place's.  Wish i could find why this is happening.  Got to check the padding again but i know its not that cause last time when i took ot out it made no difference ended up using the wifes car all winter for work and using the omega in the day time only.

If it's any consolation you are not alone. condensation inside the car is horrendous. Scuttle drain and rear air vents as clean as a whistle. What I see that we have in common is the sunroof. I am led to believe there are drains hoses for this leading down through the boot. Well I can't find them in my saloon, I have removed all boot carpets and can see nothing. So if anyone can enlighten us.

I know this sound crap but i'm glad i'm not the only one with this problem mate.  My vents and drain is clear but still getting the ice.  I know about the sunroof drain but dont know were they are up top or were they  come out sorry mate.  I will find out why this is happening one way or another just not sure were to look next.  If i find anything mate i will let you know. Until then mate its 

[cem_devecioglu]

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[Psychoca]

You can get a spray that helps to stop glass misting, could be worth a try...

[Andy B]

... I am led to believe there are drains hoses for this leading down through the boot. Well I can't find them in my saloon, I have removed all boot carpets and can see nothing. So if anyone can enlighten us.

I'll try to photo them tomorrow in the day light, but the drain tubes are there ...... honest.
Driver's side is right at the front of the space behind where the first aid kit lives, just inboard of the rear of the wheel arch.
Passenger side is obviously opposite and is forward of the spare wheel.

[gstylebaby]

Nice one Andy your a gent.

[cem_devecioglu]

... I am led to believe there are drains hoses for this leading down through the boot. Well I can't find them in my saloon, I have removed all boot carpets and can see nothing. So if anyone can enlighten us.

I'll try to photo them tomorrow in the day light, but the drain tubes are there ...... honest.
Driver's side is right at the front of the space behind where the first aid kit lives, just inboard of the rear of the wheel arch.
Passenger side is obviously opposite and is forward of the spare wheel.

a picture would be great 

[Mr Hagon]

If your passenger side carpet was soaked again, it sounds like your scuttle drain is blocked...  This in turn would lead to higher condensation levels in the car, hence the inside of your screen freezing...

I had something similar to this in the past.  Scuttle drain blocked and heavy rain caused water to spill into the cabin, hence wet passenger carpet.

Unblocked the scuttle but still had misty windows; turned out the pollen filter had got soaked and (damp) air was being drawn through.  Changing the filter sorted it, along with cleaning the inside of the windows with Autoglym Car Glass cleaner  .

[Kneepad]

You can get a spray that helps to stop glass misting, could be worth a try...

This is more than just misting. this is a pool of water on the windscreen, which then freezes as thick as the ice on the outside.