Condensation and clean windows

Mp4 · 11 Oct 2015 at 09:46

Hi all,

I've had my Kia Rio 2015 for 4 months now.

With the heavy rain and with the changing climate I've noticed I'm getting a lot of condensation inside the car window and with the side front passenger Windows and drivers side when lowering the windows to get rid of the water/condensation/misty it does nothing

seems there are no internal (wipers) in the door frames to make the Windows clear to see and have to lower the Windows when it's ****ing down to see to turn lol.

Is this common I had internal wipers in my 2003 corsa..

Howard · 11 Oct 2015 at 09:53

Turn your air conditioning on.

mjt · 11 Oct 2015 at 10:09

Howard said:
Turn your air conditioning on.

This. Leave it on as well, unless it's dry and cold.

Kenai · 11 Oct 2015 at 10:30

Yes it is common, driven plenty of things that don't wipe either inside or outside when lowering the window

mjt · 11 Oct 2015 at 10:44

Kenai said:
Yes it is common, driven plenty of things that don't wipe either inside or outside when lowering the window

I had no idea such things existed. I was literally thinking of a wiper on the side window like the ice rally cars

Pushing the window against the side when opening/closing helps FWIW.

lordrobs · 11 Oct 2015 at 10:58

Air con as has been said but you can also get a desiccant bag to leave in the car to soak up a bit of moisture. I'd recommend one of the ones that can be dried out in the oven and just shove it under the seat.

Kenai · 11 Oct 2015 at 11:01

The Golf does it. It's incredibly frustrating on a cold morning when the windows are covered in condensation on the outside and I'm driving something else, window down, window up... Oh, still can't see. Have to get out and wipe it off etc.

Honestly don't see why all cars don't do it really.

mjt · 11 Oct 2015 at 11:18

Kenai said:
The Golf does it. It's incredibly frustrating on a cold morning when the windows are covered in condensation on the outside and I'm driving something else, window down, window up... Oh, still can't see. Have to get out and wipe it off etc.

Honestly don't see why all cars don't do it really.

If it's the Mk4 in your sig, seals perish over time, filters clog with leaves, etc.

This really shouldn't be happening on a 2015 Kia!

[TW]Fox · 11 Oct 2015 at 11:37

mjt said:
If it's the Mk4 in your sig, seals perish over time, filters clog with leaves, etc.

This really shouldn't be happening on a 2015 Kia!

He's talking about condensation on the outside..

( |-| |2 ][ $ · 11 Oct 2015 at 11:57

Do you drive around with the heater/fan off all the time?

It should always be on, as some have said using the air-con will fix it (even on heat).

Kenai · 11 Oct 2015 at 12:10

mjt said:
If it's the Mk4 in your sig, seals perish over time, filters clog with leaves, etc.

This really shouldn't be happening on a 2015 Kia!

I meant that my Golf does wipe the windows

Don't get any condensation on the inside as I leave the climate control on with AC so it sorts the inside out fine anyway.

Homer-Simpson · 11 Oct 2015 at 12:15

You can use something like this - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000XUPEJY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

If you buy 2 you can have one in the car whilst the other is on your radiator drying out. Rotate them once a week and they should last for a very long time

Mp4 · 11 Oct 2015 at 12:32

I tend to use the AC when needed as it chews petrol :/
The front window steams up something nuts too and use ac to clear it most of the time or just open windows ...

Shall work on the condensation

I've found this on Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1147209375/side-window-wiper-0

I'll be backing it

Flubble · 11 Oct 2015 at 12:58

my dads had 3 kia rios (latest is 2014) and they have all had condensation problems inside, the front window is the worst, it even freezes sometimes, it's weird being the only one in the car park at the end of a work shift who has to wipe down the windows.

never had the problem on other cars he has owned, just the kia rios.

[TW]Fox · 11 Oct 2015 at 13:06

Why does he keep buying them if they all do that!?

Mucky_Pup · 11 Oct 2015 at 13:09

Mp4 said:
I tend to use the AC when needed as it chews petrol :/

What car do you have?

Mp4 · 11 Oct 2015 at 13:11

2015 Kia Rio 4 months old.

Interesting indeed Flububble!

Might moan to Kia!

Mucky_Pup · 11 Oct 2015 at 13:14

Sorry didn't realise I was quoting the OP, lol. I wouldn't have thought a relatively modern car would show a substantial difference when using the AC nowadays? I leave my AC on constantly and notice no real improvement on MPG when it's off.

Mp4 · 11 Oct 2015 at 13:22

Mucky_Pup said:
Sorry didn't realise I was quoting the OP, lol. I wouldn't have thought a relatively modern car would show a substantial difference when using the AC nowadays? I leave my AC on constantly and notice no real improvement on MPG when it's off.

When my daughter falls asleep in the back i can be idle and watch the petrol+ac on go down on the dial.

[TW]Fox · 11 Oct 2015 at 13:46

Mp4 said:
When my daughter falls asleep in the back i can be idle and watch the petrol+ac on go down on the dial.

No you can't