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lazypup



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condensation

condensation ,any one had or got the same problem and what have you done to cure it ,i have just bought a humidifier to try and combat it [it is really bad with this foggy weather]people have said cat litter is a good moisture trap .but i don,t fancy riding with that in the car ! Laughing

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ricky64



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could be a sign you have a water leak, sunfoof, door seals etc, check for any wet patches.

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pcheaven



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I keep one of these in my boot, and another under the passenger seat, works very well at keeping condensation down.
Used t leave a couple in my camper van before I sold it - never had any damp.

http://reviews.halfords.com/4028/976217/reviews.htm 

Post #280173 2nd Nov 2015 10:31 pm
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lazypup



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thank,s chaps as for leaks i carn,t see any sign .but in a 2009 motor i would have not expected any but you never know .i will try the humidifier and see how i get on/.have found out one of the kids left a window down in this foggy weather hope it was down to this if so it just means drying it out.fingers x,ed thanks for all the help and advice Very Happy

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Stuartc



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You just need to have the A/C running and on recirculate, this will dehumidify the air. MY15
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pcheaven



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as above, a few simple steps will greatly reduce condensation
keep inside windows very clean, and shut at night Smile
use a moisture bag
air con on to demist - its very quick - hot air does not work as well 

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RichP



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I never use the air con function to demist, always just select screen ventilation and put the fan on high, temperature about 20. This clears within 10 seconds.

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dorsetfreelander



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I just press the "Prog" button on my GS, seems to work very quickly. 3 x FL1 2 manual + 1 auto
5 x FL2 4 manual + 1 auto
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Post #280192 3rd Nov 2015 9:17 am
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lazypup



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hi guys put the air con on and it cleared just ran it for 5mins ,it seems to have done the trick .i think having the blower on hot full blast wasn,t the answer.but now happy thanks for all you input,seems to be sorted. Thumbs Up[ topforum]thanks again

Post #280197 3rd Nov 2015 9:36 am
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pab



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A dehumidifier is just an aircon in a box! In both air is blown over a cooling element, causing moisture from the air to condense onto the element. This moisture is then either collected or discarded (in the case of the FL via a pipe to the outside). So the aircon is, indeed, a very effective dehumidifier. On auto the FL will use both heating and aircon to provide both warmth and dehumidification at the same time.

I just leave my system on auto and find I have very few problems with condensation.

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turboextreme



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I Also drive with my Air conditioning set to auto which seams to keep all my windows clear. When getting in the car on a cold morning I get a bit of condensation on the windscreen which quickly clears by pressing the windscreen mode which also triggers the rear window heater. If you get access condensation whilst Driving check your air con Drain under your vehicle as this should constantly drip water leaving a nice puddle to freeze in the winter. Whistle
A Dirty or Damp pollen filter will also cause access condensation as it will prevent a sufficient supply of fresh air entering. Thumbs Up

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pcheaven



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my MY13 HSE auto demists on startup using the heated windscreen - according to LR - this is expected behaviour. So no buttons to push in the AM 

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turboextreme



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My Freelander has the heated windscreen button fitted but I don't have the heated windscreen fitted as the previous owner had the wrong replacement windscreen fitted Censored Auto Glass.

I am currently searching for a newer Freelander in the Zanzibar bronze colour as the Mrs likes that colour. Whistle Not if I will be letting her drive it though as I let her have the old one. Laughing

Post #280206 3rd Nov 2015 10:18 am
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Stuartc



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Demist "Program" automatically switches on A/C and directs dehumidified air to screen and side windows. As it activates rear screen dentist it also activates wing mirror demisters. MY15
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Surround Camera System
InControl Apps soon to be replaced with CarPlay (WIP)
Meridian Premium Surround Sound
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Extra Features Menu
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4x4i screen (WIP)
Digital Broadcast TV
Meridian Rear Media with WIFI
Factory Powered Tailgate
Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM)
Reverse Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Electrochromatic Wing Mirrors (WIP)

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Landiroamer



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Not sure about the FL2 but on more expensive cars the air con system has a heater to dry it out once its not being used so the plenum chamber is dried out, on a cheaper air con systems where there is nothing to do that, any damp in it when you start up can come out and mist the screen up then you need to turn the air con on again to get rid of it?

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