Thank-you all for your replies, answered them all below.
I thought it was a silly question, but glad I asked now! Looks like i've been pressing the wrong button, so have something different to try next time, and if its no better, then look at the filter.
Smartbear said:
Have you got the recirculating button pressed? I find that makes misting worse.
Rob
I think I have it on auto, but will check.
PDJ said:
When was the last time the cabin micro filter changed? This if dirty could be your problem.
Allegedly about a year and a half ago when I had a full on service done. Who knows if they actually changed it though...
flybobbie said:
I used my air con to demist whilst driving a Toyota MR2.
Within 20 seconds of switching off the screen completely misted over.
Scary as i couldn't see where i was going.
Never used it since to clear the screen.
Mine is when the aircon is on full blast, and I have to stop until it clears (for some reason I'm too dumb to always do it before leaving the drive!)
firebobby said:
I find it depends on the weather, some mornings my van will take ages to clear, then the next day it clears in a few seconds. What you need is an electric demister, like our Fiesta has
Yes, somedays its better than others.
Pbondar said:
Why don’t you press the demist button on the aircon system?
Don't know, think I always use the max aircon button (2), will definitely check next time.
mcbutler said:
You have a blocked anti pollution filter/micro filter or a small amount of water in the car from somewhere (damp on the seats/mats from getting in with wet clothing for example) Is your car garaged or left outside?
If I use my car in the winter I put the system on recirc, full heat (inc seats and steering wheel) and aircon for the last mile or so to dry the air in the cabin as much as possible. Don't know if it does any good but you never know..
Left outside on drive. Tends to be when the outside is cold and moisture on outside of screen.
JohnE said:
I have had a small amount of this misting so where abouts is the cabin micro filter that has been referred to on an E89
Not sure. Is it near the fusebox on the inside?
Adil_3 said:
So i had something similar. If i press AC and put the heating on then select the defrost windows button it works a charm.
Going to try this. Aircon always on, but looks like I'm pressing the wrong button.
ronk said:
I just leave the climate control ON summer or winter (Not with the roof down) I just dial in the temperature - If I get in and the screen is misted, I use the screen de mist button.
Never had a problem.
Yes, I leave climate control on all the time, usually have temp at 22 (both sides) but when I press the max aircon I normally whack the temp up as well. Will try leave the temp the same and pressing the de mist button instead.
