04-18-2021, 03:32 AM | #1 |
New Member
0
Rep 19
Posts |
Windscreen fogging during cold/wet days
Is there any way to disable the air vent at the top of the dashboard?
The cold air from the AC vent is causing lots of fogging or condensation at my front windscreen exterior. Stay in Singapore and cold AC is on all the time. Just a matter of temp but usually between 20-22 celsius . Any temp higher will be too hot for driver and passenger. |
04-18-2021, 10:39 AM | #2 |
Private First Class
33
Rep 131
Posts |
There is of course the front windshield defogger designed just for this issue.
Additionally, be sure to keep the inside of your windshield nice and clean. A dirty windshield lends itself to fogging up. |
Appreciate
0
|
04-18-2021, 11:07 AM | #3 | |
First Lieutenant
110
Rep 394
Posts |
Quote:
So I'm a bit unclear why the OP hasn't used either of those methods to reduce the fogging. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
04-18-2021, 09:57 PM | #4 |
New Member
0
Rep 19
Posts |
I used rain-X 2in1 cleaner to clear the windscreen exterior. This could be the reason for the fogging.
Have used cerium oxdie power to do a thorough cleaning of the windscreen and to remove the rain-x coating. Hopefully it works. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-22-2021, 01:38 AM | #5 |
Registered
0
Rep 1
Posts |
I just get my new car few days ago. I experienced the same problem as yours which had fogging on my windscreen exterior. May i know whether you have the problem solved?
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-22-2021, 01:42 AM | #6 |
Lieutenant
159
Rep 458
Posts |
I’ve found rain-x to be worthwhile on the side windows, but would never use it on the windscreen.
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-23-2021, 10:02 AM | #7 | |
Major General
4430
Rep 7,475
Posts |
Quote:
You can also use the air direction button to direct air toward the passengers or floor vents (or both)…and NOT have it direct air toward the windshield. Unless you have a different IHKA control panel…there is a button that allows you to select which vents you want the air to blow from…defrost (windshield), dash vents, and floor vents. You can have the air directed to one, a combination of two, or a mix of all three (this info is in your owners manual…which you also have a built in owners manual in iDrive):
__________________
2015 F06 650ix Gran Coupe`(Moonstone/Cohiba Brown)| 2014 F15 X5 50i MSport (Space Gray/Mocha)
Become a BMW CCA member! Click HERE to join and feel free to use my BMW CCA member #191509 as a referral. Last edited by Qsilver7; 12-23-2021 at 10:34 AM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-24-2021, 03:49 AM | #8 | |
Air Vice Marshall
256
Rep 1,639
Posts
Drives: X1 LCI xDrive 2.0i M Sport
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Somewhere in Blighty (UK)
|
Quote:
RAIN REPELLENT Rain-X Rain Repellent dramatically improves wet weather driving visibility. Simply apply the treatment to exterior glass and watch the raindrops fly off your windscreen while driving along. https://rainx.co.uk/
__________________
2007 BMW 325d M Sport remapped (E91).
2012 BMW 320d Sport (F31). 2013 BMW X3 xDrive 30d M Sport (F25). 2020 BMW X1 xDrive 2.0i MSport (F48). 2022 MB EQB 300 4MATIC AMG Line Premium |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-24-2021, 11:07 AM | #9 | |
Lieutenant
159
Rep 458
Posts |
Quote:
As I said in my previous post, it's good on the side windows and I've also used it satisfactorily on the exterior tailgate glass, because that wiper doesn't get the same level of use as those on the front screen. If you're happy to use it on the front screen, that's great, but not for me. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-24-2021, 11:25 AM | #10 | |
Air Vice Marshall
256
Rep 1,639
Posts
Drives: X1 LCI xDrive 2.0i M Sport
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Somewhere in Blighty (UK)
|
Quote:
I do not use it myself. It is praised on other forums that is why I mentioned it. I had the exterior of my car treated with https://www.gtechniq.co.uk/ products including the glass and found it worked OK. Like many of these products they are not a final solution, they just help.
__________________
2007 BMW 325d M Sport remapped (E91).
2012 BMW 320d Sport (F31). 2013 BMW X3 xDrive 30d M Sport (F25). 2020 BMW X1 xDrive 2.0i MSport (F48). 2022 MB EQB 300 4MATIC AMG Line Premium Last edited by Peter_R; 12-25-2021 at 05:18 AM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|