Vauxhall Astra 2001

In the first instance, replace the pollen filter, and whilst doing it, ensure the plastic cover goes back on properly and seals well against the skuttle. Some silicone sealer is often invaluable here.

Otherwise, use the a/c.

Tim..

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And if you do use the A/C, be sure to turn it off again a few minutes prior to the end of your journey, leaving the heater working by itself. Otherwise, you'll have more fogging than usual the next time you use the car.

Stu

Pollen filter. Worn door/tailgate/boot seals.

Conor wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@news.karoo.co.uk:

Rear light lens seals seem common on some cars too. Never had an Astra, but maybe it does it too?

Please explain why pollen filter. I removed mine so the blower would move more air.

Thanks

Darren

As the pollen filter gets used it becomes blocked with debris (Pollen, Dust etc.) in effect when the pollen filter is blocked no fresh air enters the cabin so the moisture in the air in the car condenses on the coldest part (generally the glass) instead of being forced out of the car by the positive pressure of fresh air being blown in, this is more noticeable in the colder months of the year when most car air conditioning units do not work below 4C (Air conditioning also a dehumidifies the air)

Removal of the pollen filter alltogether is not recommended as the pollen etc that is filtered out through the filter when in place can effectively block the evaporator matrix (heat exchanger) which could cause damage to the air conditioning system.

I've had the Astra instant-mist with an old pollen filter a couple of times, changing the filter fixed it 100% each time.

Where the cold air gets sucked in, any serious moisture in the air (fog/rain) gets slowed down enough by the pollen filter that it drips down and out of the drains at the bottom of the chamber. I would have thought that having no filter would allow very damp air to be sucked right into the cabin with obviosu consequences...

Why do you need more air? I always found there was plenty of puff in the Astra vents?

(Not an aircon Astra, though)

Thanks for the explanation Paul

Our Astra is non aircon didnt have much puff, the pollen filter didnt look blocked or dirty. I removed it and there was a lot more air. Thats basically the reason i removed it. On Migweb i read cant rember where that the best way to remove the mist on a Non AirCon was to turn Heater to COLD open the front windows so the air can get through the cabin quicker and turn the blower up high.

Thanks

Darren