Windscreen steaming up

Montysfirstvolvo · Apr 15th, 2011, 20:35

I have a problem with my windscreen steaming up and steam coming out of the
vents when I put the heater on , works fine when I use the aircon .

It's an 1998 S70 2.5T , think it may be the heater matrix as I had a T5 a couple of
years back with the same problem.

How much is Volvo going to sting me I wonder , as the last time I had this problem
I took it to a Volvo specialist and it was as bad as it was before I gave it to them.

Anyway I can live with it for the moment as the weather is warm , but it needs to
get looked at sooner rather than later.

Can anyone confirm that this could be the heater matrix.

Thanks

Monty.

Thanatos · Apr 15th, 2011, 21:04

defo sounds like the heater matrix check passenger side under carpet for wetness as that is normally a good indicator

Montysfirstvolvo · Apr 15th, 2011, 21:12

Thank you Thanatos , I'll have a check there tomorrow , ... I guess I'll have to sell
my V70R Bumper now to go towards the bill :-(

Monty

Thanatos · Apr 15th, 2011, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Montysfirstvolvo

, I'll have a check there tomorrow , ... I guess I'll have to sell
my V70R Bumper now to go towards the bill :-(

Monty

that a a bit drastic having to sell the R bumper if you are handy with a set of spanners there is a guide on here on how to do it yourself and save the labour costs

Luxobarge · Apr 15th, 2011, 23:15

Oh no, not again......

But it has to be done!!

Doesn't it???

The dreaded...

Aaaaaaarrrrgggghhhhh!!!!

gdphillips · Apr 15th, 2011, 23:24

my name is neo..............or mr anderson to you.........easy job.get the bits will help you do it........tea and cake is a must......lol

Montysfirstvolvo · Apr 16th, 2011, 04:06

Oh great , I thought it was a big job. Does anyone have the link for how to go
about changing this dreaded MATRIX :-)

I have the tools but , where do I get the parts , and which parts do I need.

I await some more simple instructions :-)

It's 4.05 am here , on my way to work ...need the overtime now :-(

Thanks for the help peeps :-)

Monty.

Montysfirstvolvo · Apr 16th, 2011, 07:18

I found the link , not sure I want to take this on though , I will need to have a good look at it first ... Thanks all
Monty.

( oh , anybody looking for a V70R bumper in saffron , in very used condition , offers are welcome ... Need the money for the dreaded MATRIX :-(

Jimcoted · Apr 16th, 2011, 11:05

It is an absolutely easy job to do. Might not look to be but it is dead easy.

Montysfirstvolvo · Apr 16th, 2011, 12:25

Ok thank you Jim , I'll have a look at it after work :-)

Well I had a look at the footwells and they are bone dry , but when I switched the heating
on high power I got a lot of steam on the windscreen and through the vents , and the smell
not so nice.

Well Jim if it's easy to do , why don't you come round and show me ;-) i'm in Putney , and as far
as I can see you are in London too :-)

Ill think about what I'm going to do over the weekend ....

Thanks again

Monty.

Apr 15th, 2011, 20:35	#1
Montysfirstvolvo Junior Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2012 16:58 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Putney London	Windscreen steaming up I have a problem with my windscreen steaming up and steam coming out of the vents when I put the heater on , works fine when I use the aircon . It's an 1998 S70 2.5T , think it may be the heater matrix as I had a T5 a couple of years back with the same problem. How much is Volvo going to sting me I wonder , as the last time I had this problem I took it to a Volvo specialist and it was as bad as it was before I gave it to them. Anyway I can live with it for the moment as the weather is warm , but it needs to get looked at sooner rather than later. Can anyone confirm that this could be the heater matrix. Thanks Monty.

Apr 15th, 2011, 21:04	#2
Thanatos VOC Member Last Online: Sep 11th, 2019 14:36 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Blackpool	heater matrix defo sounds like the heater matrix check passenger side under carpet for wetness as that is normally a good indicator __________________ Classicswede quote " I knew I had not done the bolts up." http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=159255

Apr 15th, 2011, 23:15	#5
Luxobarge Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:45 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Horne (Nr. Horley)	Oh no, not again...... But it has to be done!! Doesn't it??? The dreaded... Aaaaaaarrrrgggghhhhh!!!! __________________ Some people are like Slinkies, they serve no useful purpose but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them downstairs.

Apr 15th, 2011, 23:24	#6
gdphillips ba baracus... Last Online: May 30th, 2023 12:30 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: chichester west sussex	my name is neo..............or mr anderson to you.........easy job.get the bits will help you do it........tea and cake is a must......lol __________________ i aint getting on no plane.............

Apr 16th, 2011, 07:18	#8
Montysfirstvolvo Junior Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2012 16:58 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Putney London	I found the link , not sure I want to take this on though , I will need to have a good look at it first ... Thanks all Monty. ( oh , anybody looking for a V70R bumper in saffron , in very used condition , offers are welcome ... Need the money for the dreaded MATRIX :-( Last edited by Montysfirstvolvo; Apr 16th, 2011 at 07:21.

Apr 15th, 2011, 21:12	#3
Montysfirstvolvo Junior Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2012 16:58 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Putney London	Thank you Thanatos , I'll have a check there tomorrow , ... I guess I'll have to sell my V70R Bumper now to go towards the bill :-( Monty

Apr 16th, 2011, 04:06	#7
Montysfirstvolvo Junior Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2012 16:58 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Putney London	Oh great , I thought it was a big job. Does anyone have the link for how to go about changing this dreaded MATRIX :-) I have the tools but , where do I get the parts , and which parts do I need. I await some more simple instructions :-) It's 4.05 am here , on my way to work ...need the overtime now :-( Thanks for the help peeps :-) Monty.

Apr 16th, 2011, 11:05	#9
Jimcoted Senior Member Last Online: Oct 28th, 2016 20:44 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: london	It is an absolutely easy job to do. Might not look to be but it is dead easy.

Apr 16th, 2011, 12:25	#10
Montysfirstvolvo Junior Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2012 16:58 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Putney London	Ok thank you Jim , I'll have a look at it after work :-) Well I had a look at the footwells and they are bone dry , but when I switched the heating on high power I got a lot of steam on the windscreen and through the vents , and the smell not so nice. Well Jim if it's easy to do , why don't you come round and show me ;-) i'm in Putney , and as far as I can see you are in London too :-) Ill think about what I'm going to do over the weekend .... Thanks again Monty. Last edited by Montysfirstvolvo; Apr 16th, 2011 at 14:12.

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