OP
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The bonnet/heater vent, absolutely caked in ice.
General Winter Pandaring?
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General Winter Pandaring?
My door windows are constantly steamed up if there is any sign of rain or even if its just cold, they are impossible to clear, the windscreen is fine but the door windows don't see any heat. How does everyone else tackle this apart from using a cloth?
Michael
Michael
Even though only cold air comes through the corner vents having them open will help to keep the side windows clear.
Mk3 Panda's have the same problem 
i use windscreen washer fluid on a cloth and wipe the insides of the windows with it.. since i have done that i have never had my panda steam up on the inside yet. before it was insane.
Give them a really good clean first with something like Windowlene too, makes a massive difference if they are spotless.
Cheers, i will give the suggestions a go. I had used some rain x anti fog, but that just makes your windows greasy and doesn't last v long.
I was thinking about making a duct from the vents to heat the side windows yesterday, this will be my last resort!
I was thinking about making a duct from the vents to heat the side windows yesterday, this will be my last resort!
Mk3 Panda's have the same problem
Some of us don't have that issue. Some of us have climate control :nerner:
manual climate control for the win.
So how is the snow over your way Jon?....reports were it was quite alot.
It's just aircon for lazy buggers
I have aircon just not very effective at demisting on short journeys
Sounds like you need an aircon regas then.
Fairly heavy inland a bit, but none at home luckily
Fairly heavy inland a bit, but none at home luckily
Yep, was going to take it in to the garage before warranty ran out, though I expect he won't be keen on doing it if he has to take if offsite, he was pretty good fitting a new winder assembly after the first one destroyed itself - not helped by me trying to open the window when it was frozen oops - and a new door mirror, at least he's sold the 500 so he's made some cash back :~
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OP
OP
Never buy a twin sunny, it's the worst decision of your life.........
That's odd....I have got to have a twin sunny..best part of a panda..well I think so..
Wassup now?
[having two huge holes in a car covered with flimsy fabric and a poorly catch getting you down?]
Got to say that Mk3 panda was inaccessible due to completely frozen door jambs the day before yesterday.
Mk2 Fizzle had frozen locks (£1shop spray grease may have made this worse) and had to resort to heating the key up to gain entry.
However, since silicon spraying the locks ( thanks for the tip Aston) Fizzle has been the star of the cold snap.
When I gained access to Twizzle she was completely frozen on the inside of the windscreen. Started ok but since Fizz is defrosted and happy I'll let her slumber on a while.
I've customised Fizzles front grill with a bin bag [just like dad used to do] to help it get up to operating temperature, though today it never got above 60c. Very pleased I renewed the anti-freeze last month now
Pity I never got her undersealed but too late to worry about that now
Mk2 Fizzle had frozen locks (£1shop spray grease may have made this worse
) and had to resort to heating the key up to gain entry.However, since silicon spraying the locks ( thanks for the tip Aston) Fizzle has been the star of the cold snap.
When I gained access to Twizzle she was completely frozen on the inside of the windscreen. Started ok but since Fizz is defrosted and happy I'll let her slumber on a while.
I've customised Fizzles front grill with a bin bag [just like dad used to do] to help it get up to operating temperature, though today it never got above 60c. Very pleased I renewed the anti-freeze last month now
Pity I never got her undersealed but too late to worry about that now
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Bin bag not a great idea if you drive with it...will melt and stick to rad.
Use cardboard of foil..?..not having these winter probs.. Oh, it could be the heated garage the panda lives in... Hehe.
Use cardboard of foil..
?..not having these winter probs.. Oh, it could be the heated garage the panda lives in... Hehe.
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It's been fine all week, hardly any snow or ice on it this morning....
He hasn't leaked in maybe 6 months. I love twin-sunnyship, occasionally it annoys me. But not as much as having a non sunroof.
He hasn't leaked in maybe 6 months. I love twin-sunnyship, occasionally it annoys me. But not as much as having a non sunroof.
