Condensation in a Corsa

We have a lot of trouble clearing our Corsa internal windscreen of condensation at this time of year.

Is there something we can do to reduce condensation or is there some way that the heating/ac controls can be set to clear this quickly?

The car is used for short journeys which means sitting for up to 10 minutes before the screen clears.

Asked on 2 November 2014 by Tamus

Answered by Honest John
There is likely to be damp inside the car, under the carpets. Check, then find the leak. It's probably coming in through the pollen filter because the bulkhead vent wells are blocked, leaving rainwater coming in though the air intake nowhere to go except into the car.

Even if the drains are not blocked, the pollen filter could be sodden, preventing fresh air from entering the car. The cabin vents that let air out through the sides of the load area could also be obstructed. In the meantime, probably better to demist with a window open.
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