Condensation

[blaser24nig]

I haven't driven my SL a lot for the past one month, is it normal for SL to have condensation on the inside of the front windscreen then? Is there any solution to this?

 

[bolide]

Ideally, keep it in a garage and put a dehumidifier inside if you don't drive it often

Nick Froome

 

[Simon_M]

A little bit, but if it is proper dripping wet (i.e. big droplets) then you may have a leak into the cabin somewhere.

 

[blaser24nig]

Ok, just opened the boot and the top where the flaps are is very condensed?! a lot of moisture around there...

 

[LTD]

Send it to me in Glasgow.

There is enough external moisture to balance out the inside.

 

[blaser24nig]

Send it to me in Glasgow.

There is enough external moisture to balance out the inside.

???

 

[Vilus]

R230 SL's are notorious for leaking boot seals. If this is the case the problem can severely affect the electrics, especially the roof. Just google 'Mercedes SL boot/trunk leak' and you'll find hours of reading, and hopefully some answers.

 

[LTD]

???

I'd love a cabrio.

I have a garage.

I have a dehumifier and means to store the car in a dry atmosphere.

I don't have the funds for an SL.

Consider me a charity.

 

[blaser24nig]

R230 SL's are notorious for leaking boot seals. If this is the case the problem can severely affect the electrics, especially the roof. Just google 'Mercedes SL boot/trunk leak' and you'll find hours of reading, and hopefully some answers.

My carpets are dry, had a little condensation in the boot floor...

 

[blaser24nig]

Ok, this is getting strange. Throughout this morning, the car was fine but I just went outside and it had condensation again. I then turn on the air conditioning and the compartment just after the glove box on the passenger side was leaking water. Drops and drops. Checked the boot again and it still has condensation at the bottom by the flaps.

Help please.

 

[donubenz]

seems that your drain from bulkhead is blocked. Some threads on here
Similar to this?
Mercedes S430 Clogged Cowling Drain Water damage. S Class Owners Must See - YouTube

 

[blaser24nig]

Thats from an s class, doubt it would be the same on the sl...

 

[donubenz]

I know but it is the same principle. Check the drain from below your screen by pouring in some water, It should drain down in the wheel well on the passenger side behind the plastic splash guards, at least mine does on an SL500 2006.
If not investigate the drain pipe. Mine was OK but on an E class that I beleive is similar the fresh air filter bottom tray collects the water then it goes out to side.

some drawings on this link
http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/showthread.php?t=71050
yes E class but similar.

and this specific thread

http://forums.mercedesclub.org.uk/archive/index.php/t-64617.html

 

[blaser24nig]

Thanks a lot.