Withy Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 I know that this has been covered a few times - is there any general guidance if there is condensation in the cabin - front windscreen specifically. I see nothing wrong with drain holes, and the carpets are bone dry. I have a couple of the silica gel bag things too, but still if the car is left there is a fair amount of condensation which needs dried off. I've also noticed that when the windows are down, then up there is some moisture there too (on the outside of the drivers window, and on the inside of the passenger window). Any guidance on if window seals/door seals can perish over time? It's a late 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxtastic Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 Have you tested that under the carpet is dry; by pulling the carpet out at the join behind each seat / on the rear bulkhead; and then pushing your hand right down to the metal floor pan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringer250 Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 If you have 2-zone air conditioning you can make a number of adjustments through the "Vehicle Settings" menus. For instance, air flow set for "soft", the extended vent panels activated, and auto air-recirculation deactivated. This may make a difference? Can be found in the good to know app. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) 15 hours ago, Withy said: I've also noticed that when the windows are down, then up there is some moisture there too (on the outside of the drivers window, and on the inside of the passenger window). Any guidance on if window seals/door seals can perish over time? It's a late 2014 I doubt they're perished. They just stay wet for ages. You'll need some serious heat to dry them out and you wont get that in the door at this time of the year. I've started using a little half cover on mine. I'm hoping the inside is as dry as your boner. Edited March 7, 2022 by ATM Added pic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alank Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Second the use of a half cover, just got a new one £18, the other lasted 2 years , and was 100% waterproof. For the price it is a 2 yr disposable item. Brilliant!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 19 hours ago, Withy said: I know that this has been covered a few times - is there any general guidance if there is condensation in the cabin - front windscreen specifically. I see nothing wrong with drain holes, and the carpets are bone dry. I have a couple of the silica gel bag things too, but still if the car is left there is a fair amount of condensation which needs dried off. I've also noticed that when the windows are down, then up there is some moisture there too (on the outside of the drivers window, and on the inside of the passenger window). Any guidance on if window seals/door seals can perish over time? It's a late 2014 Hi @Withy I guess you’ve read the other posts. My experience with a 981S was really bad windscreen / and side window condensation (especially on the screen) way more than previous Boxsters. I also couldn’t feel wet carpets - but one of the rear drain tubes had blocked / dislodged (ones that run down from the either side of the roll hoop). They can dislodge block / way lower than you can see. The area under my (dry to touch) carpets was very wet - the control units, even though they are mounted higher in the 981 were swimming. Everything still functioned (weirdly) wasn’t until it was dried out it all failed 😂. If you can get down to the actual floor under the seat - through the cut out in the carpet etc - have a feel, hopefully it’s not that. Some experienced damp on the seat belt - felt if you fully unwound them when the rear drains failed. Think @Stuart21UK had similar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Aircon drain pipe under the dash has been known to disconnect also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 (edited) As has been said pull up the carpet behind the seats and check the foam itself isn't wet. If the car lives outside then a half cover is a good investment although I would go for a breathable one for long term use to stop condensation build up under it. No affiliation but these guys do a premium, breathable cover (I bought one 2nd hand) and they currently have a 30% off sale https://cabrioshield.com/uk/porsche-boxster-981-premium.html Edited March 7, 2022 by iborguk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Withy Posted March 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 31 minutes ago, Andy Mac said: Hi @Withy I guess you’ve read the other posts. My experience with a 981S was really bad windscreen / and side window condensation (especially on the screen) way more than previous Boxsters. I also couldn’t feel wet carpets - but one of the rear drain tubes had blocked / dislodged (ones that run down from the either side of the roll hoop). They can dislodge block / way lower than you can see. The area under my (dry to touch) carpets was very wet - the control units, even though they are mounted higher in the 981 were swimming. Everything still functioned (weirdly) wasn’t until it was dried out it all failed 😂. If you can get down to the actual floor under the seat - through the cut out in the carpet etc - have a feel, hopefully it’s not that. Some experienced damp on the seat belt - felt if you fully unwound them when the rear drains failed. Think @Stuart21UK had similar. Yeah, I read all these posts about drain holes as I had exactly this on my 981S, not under warranty, and very expensive to get sorted I'll check the drain holes thoroughly this week, including @daz05 YT guidance. Carpets completely dry, but will take others advice and take them up and do all the right things. Top tip on the Dual Zone climate stuff from @Ringer250 too. every little helps! I do have a full cover, but maybe a 1/2 cover is less cumbersome. Alternatively, maybe this is the trigger to clear out the sh1t-t1p that. is my garage and actually use of for what it's intended for! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Andy Mac said: Think @Stuart21UK had similar. I had condensation once, bought a 1kg 'suck up moisture' bag thing and it was fine afterwards, not actually got it in the car at all at present and it's still fine so no idea what caused it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz05 Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 @Withycheck the drain holes, clean your door seals and get some product on them. A bit more effort but consider removing the rear arch liners and side skirts and clean those drains while you are at it. It's warming up now so you are probably through the worst of it to be fair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Stuart21UK said: I had condensation once, bought a 1kg 'suck up moisture' bag thing and it was fine afterwards, not actually got it in the car at all at present and it's still fine so no idea what caused it Sorry @Stuart21UK I thought you’d also had the drain tube failure / wet interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Andy Mac said: Sorry @Stuart21UK I thought you’d also had the drain tube failure / wet interior. yes that at a different time too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 4 hours ago, iborguk said: As has been said pull up the carpet behind the seats and check the foam itself isn't wet. If the car lives outside then a half cover is a good investment although I would go for a breathable one for long term use to stop condensation build up under it. No affiliation but these guys do a premium, breathable cover (I bought one 2nd hand) and they currently have a 30% off sale https://cabrioshield.com/uk/porsche-boxster-981-premium.html +1 on these. Has been protecting my 986 for 3 years now and is still like new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted March 8, 2022 Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 (edited) Cabrioshield works a treat! Edited March 8, 2022 by GTSMarky 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted March 8, 2022 Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 Yes indeed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATM Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 What do you lads do with the cover when you're using the car? I don't want to put it in the house obviously. And I don't have a garage. I have flung it over the fence panel but just wandering if there is a better idea. Also do they ever need cleaning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinewood Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) Mine goes in the frunk in an old sports bag Edited March 9, 2022 by Pinewood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 Wondered about that. One of those big blue plastic Ikea bags are usually good for the frunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted March 9, 2022 Report Share Posted March 9, 2022 I have a nice high level shelf inside the front door where it lives when not on the car. Cleaning wise, much like the hood, but remember it doesn't pick up road dirt, salt mud etc. Water still beads and runs nicely after 3 years of use. occasion bird cr*p needs dealing with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 On 3/7/2022 at 1:21 PM, ATM said: I doubt they're perished. They just stay wet for ages. You'll need some serious heat to dry them out and you wont get that in the door at this time of the year. I've started using a little half cover on mine. I'm hoping the inside is as dry as your boner. Interesting as I always put the cover over my wiper blades! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTSMarky Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 On 3/9/2022 at 7:17 AM, ATM said: What do you lads do with the cover when you're using the car? Pop it inside the house.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 (edited) 6 minutes ago, GTSMarky said: Interesting as I always put the cover over my wiper blades! The fitting instructions that came with mine said to use the wiper blades to hold the front of the cover down, i.e. blades over cover. And mine comes indoors and drapes over a sofa in a room we don't use as much, so it can dry out fully (my wife tolerates such behaviour without comment). Edited March 11, 2022 by BBB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 1 hour ago, BBB said: The fitting instructions that came with mine said to use the wiper blades to hold the front of the cover down, i.e. blades over cover. And mine comes indoors and drapes over a sofa in a room we don't use as much, so it can dry out fully (my wife tolerates such behaviour without comment). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDonald Posted March 11, 2022 Report Share Posted March 11, 2022 3 hours ago, BBB said: (my wife tolerates such behaviour without comment). You mean she's stopped talking to you? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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