Windscreen Misting Up

[Guest kevuk]

Hello,

I recently noticed my windscreen starting to mist up, someone mentioned to me it might be the heater matrix, or some kind of filter, however i have noticed a small puddle but i do mean small in the passenger side nr where the feet would rest, its only very slight, I also can smell when heater is on i think its a kinda anti freeze smelling smell coming through.

 

The car does not seem to be losing water as the temp gauge is normal and have checked the rad, so thats all ok, any suggestions would be greatfully recieved..

 

Regards

 

Kev..

[Jonno]

If you are getting misting up and a puddle inside the car plus a smell of warm antifreeze it's nearly a sure enough sign that the heater matrix or the couplings to it have developed a small leak.

Perhaps a local garage could do a leak test for you? It would mean pressuring up the cooling system manually and looking for leaks and checking for drop in pressure.