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Re: Misty windows
« Reply #15 on: 06 October 2008, 20:48:10 »
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Well its not easy by torchlight, but it felt dry. When I got back indoors my hand was really black so I presume its dirty. For the sake of a fiver or so I'll just change it, the cars probably never had a replacement.

Would it hurt to whip it out tonight and replace tomorrow PM when I get home from work?
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Re: Misty windows
« Reply #16 on: 06 October 2008, 20:54:28 »
I must admit, and it seems a common problem on these cars, but i have never known a car to mist up like these do, when its raining !!! - and the A/C system seems a bit 'vague' - i think it would be VERY helpful if one of you highly knowledgeable people could explain how to stop misting up and how to PROPERLY operate the A/C  system for the de-misting use of - very much appreciated  :y :y :y
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« Reply #17 on: 06 October 2008, 20:55:49 »
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Well its not easy by torchlight, but it felt dry. When I got back indoors my hand was really black so I presume its dirty. For the sake of a fiver or so I'll just change it, the cars probably never had a replacement.

Would it hurt to whip it out tonight and replace tomorrow PM when I get home from work?
In your dreams!

Around £11 + VAT tradeclub. Being facelift, it must be the more expensive carbon type, not the cheaper ones for prefacelift.

Forgot to say; I've got a TradeClub Card now .... Whoa, no stopping me now. So where do I get a Workshop manual, Haynes don't do one (or do they).
have here  manual  :y will take with me on sunday
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Re: Misty windows
« Reply #18 on: 06 October 2008, 21:00:38 »
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I must admit, and it seems a common problem on these cars, but i have never known a car to mist up like these do, when its raining !!! - and the A/C system seems a bit 'vague' - i think it would be VERY helpful if one of you highly knowledgeable people could explain how to stop misting up and how to PROPERLY operate the A/C  system for the de-misting use of - very much appreciated  :y :y :y

I downloaded the User Guide from the Vx website. ;D Just need to read it  :o
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« Reply #19 on: 06 October 2008, 21:20:58 »
wots the website address pls?
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« Reply #20 on: 06 October 2008, 21:21:16 »
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I must admit, and it seems a common problem on these cars, but i have never known a car to mist up like these do, when its raining !!! - and the A/C system seems a bit 'vague' - i think it would be VERY helpful if one of you highly knowledgeable people could explain how to stop misting up and how to PROPERLY operate the A/C  system for the de-misting use of - very much appreciated  :y :y :y

All cars mist up inside m8 due to all the heat etc blowing on the glass after a year or two tried all sorts remedies ,meths,white vinegar, several window/glass cleaners  non work too well when windscreen gets older well thats what i have found out over the years, but cleaning em often does help  :y
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« Reply #21 on: 06 October 2008, 21:25:56 »
yea i appreciate that willyboy...i just find my omega the worst car i have had , for misting up  :o - still i will persevere.....and will be giving my windows a GOOD clean tomorrow  :y :y :y
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Re: Misty windows
« Reply #22 on: 06 October 2008, 21:27:34 »
iirc you can get some antifog stuff from halfords i know motor bikers use it on there visors !!  :y
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Re: Misty windows
« Reply #23 on: 06 October 2008, 21:48:54 »
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« Reply #24 on: 06 October 2008, 22:03:17 »
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yea i appreciate that willyboy...i just find my omega the worst car i have had , for misting up  :o - still i will persevere.....and will be giving my windows a GOOD clean tomorrow  :y :y :y

Mine is fine on auto - mists up when on eco - but if you pop it back on auto it demists very quickly.

Have tried all sorts of anti fog with not a lot of joy

Just my 2p worth

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« Reply #25 on: 06 October 2008, 22:04:42 »
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yea i appreciate that willyboy...i just find my omega the worst car i have had , for misting up  :o - still i will persevere.....and will be giving my windows a GOOD clean tomorrow  :y :y :y

Mine is fine on auto - mists up when on eco - but if you pop it back on auto it demists very quickly.

Have tried all sorts of anti fog with not a lot of joy

Just my 2p worth

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It's because the air is not dehumidified on ECO  :y
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Re: Misty windows
« Reply #26 on: 06 October 2008, 22:08:09 »
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I must admit, and it seems a common problem on these cars, but i have never known a car to mist up like these do, when its raining !!! - and the A/C system seems a bit 'vague' - i think it would be VERY helpful if one of you highly knowledgeable people could explain how to stop misting up and how to PROPERLY operate the A/C  system for the de-misting use of - very much appreciated  :y :y :y

well i can tell you how i use it... leave it on auto and adjust the temp accordingly to the temp you want to acheave, when cold starting i dont turn it on to HI, leave on desired temp and cc will manage the temp as heat or whatever you select becomes available, HI is flat out fans reguardless of heat available so with cold engine all you get is cold hair drier. Same with LO but the with flat out ac.so that can take a phew minutes to get cold giving luke warm air for a minut or2. therfor as i said select the temp you want to aceave and let the cc do the rest.

think of it as a heatrer and air con, the climate controle just blends the 2 to give the precise temp you feel comfy in. the fans will blow harder and softer depending on the urgency/temp differential you set. so if you get in the car on a hot day and you set 21 temp the fans will blow hard to cool the cabin to acheave that temp asap and will gradually carm the draft as it gets near the desired temp.

you may feal the fans are too strong on average and there is a soft ware update via tech 2(see THE BOY or Mark DTM/Hotel 21 north of boarder) to calm them down

ECO turns of the ac pump and therefore the de humidifier(?) tosave a tea spoon of fuel but the car will mist up sharpish usually.

the omega is very good with cabin climate generally so any excessive misting on auto with eco off indicates a problem tbh... usually exccesive damp somewhere or the ac is broke

Thats about all i know about that, i am  sure others will advise further...
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Re: Misty windows
« Reply #27 on: 06 October 2008, 22:12:47 »
Do you find much of a diffeernce in fuel economy with eco on or off?  I think i see about 10% difference (better in eco obviously)
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Re: Misty windows
« Reply #28 on: 06 October 2008, 22:30:33 »
thank you - thats brilliant  :y :y
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Re: Misty windows
« Reply #29 on: 06 October 2008, 22:37:01 »
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Do you find much of a diffeernce in fuel economy with eco on or off?  I think i see about 10% difference (better in eco obviously)
would be suprised if its that much tbh, but the downside is misting dirty windows and buggering about opening windows to clear the screen, not worth the agro...imho :-/
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