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Old 30th January 2019, 09:35 AM
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Default Ice on inside of windscreen and front door glass

Anyone else ever had this? I've never known condensation in car like this before. I had the plenum drain cleaned out in the Summer as that was blocked but I think my car is still taking in water from somewhere.

I used to get this on my old Hilux but expected better in the A8.
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Old 30th January 2019, 11:08 AM
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Have you checked the aircon drains either side of the transmission tunnel, as they're also prone to blockages.

What about the carpets? Is there any sign of moisture/water under them.
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Old 30th January 2019, 10:56 PM
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Have you checked the aircon drains either side of the transmission tunnel, as they're also prone to blockages.

What about the carpets? Is there any sign of moisture/water under them.
You wouldn’t have a pic diagram of where these are?
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Old 31st January 2019, 08:23 AM
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Look on Audipages for details of the aircon drains, it's a bit of a PITA to get at them. (Or search for Audi A8 orange drains)
Basically they are behind the panels on the transmission tunnel sides, alongside the driver and front passengers calves/knees. So those panels have to come off.
The passenger side is easier and as it's one tray with two outlets just clearing that can work as a short-term fix.

But check under the front carpets first, if they're dry it's a different problem.

This is the Audipages guide, but remember this is for LHD, RHD trims are fixed somewhat differently. http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articl...tordrains.html
Edit: Sorry, that's the D2 version, D3 is a bit different.
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Old 31st January 2019, 11:00 AM
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http://www.audipages.com/Tech_Articl...rdrainsD3.html

D3 specific ^^^
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