z28dreams Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 Hi all, I've had my '05 LGT for around 5 years now, and have always noticed that the interior fogs up worse than any car I've ever owned. It's really frustrating in cold weather. While I can get the front window clear with the defroster at full blast, the side windows (front and rear) stay dangerously fogged up. Any idea what might be causing this compared to other cars, or good prevention tips? Loose rubber molding letting too much moisture in the car? Some kind of crappy coating on the glass?
KRM Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 Noticed this also. Only thing that helped really is to keep the windows clean regularly.
ehsnils Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 Make sure that you don't have recirc activated.
stephenmarr Posted January 5, 2014 Posted January 5, 2014 get a silicone lube and clean the rubbers around your doors. stops rain water seeping in also get dehumidifier packs and throw them under the seats and in the boot. this should soak up any moisture over a couple of weeks should take care of the fogging
z28dreams Posted January 6, 2014 Author Posted January 6, 2014 get a silicone lube and clean the rubbers around your doors. stops rain water seeping in also get dehumidifier packs and throw them under the seats and in the boot. this should soak up any moisture over a couple of weeks should take care of the fogging Thanks - a few more questions: 1. For weather stripping, do you just lubricate it on top, or do you have to remove it, lubricate, and reattach the weather stripping? 2. Any specific product recommendations for either of these?
stephenmarr Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Regards the weather stripping I just used a regular silicone spray lube, directly on the rubber I didn't remove them I'm in Ireland so we probably have different products than you would have
Max Capacity Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 A/C drain line is frozen ? Do you use the A/C this time of year ? I normally don't. Even if the HVAC turns it on, I turn it off. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here
DonnyJagaru Posted January 6, 2014 Posted January 6, 2014 Don't smoke in it. I found that smokers' cars fog up much easier.
dobbs Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 Put "cat crap" on them..... no really look it up Sent from my SM-N900P using Tapatalk
GTTuner Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 Never ever had this issue, you either have a water leak ( high humidity in the car), the recirc door is stuck on recirc....or your a/c doesn't work and it's not dehumidify the interior.
JmP6889928 Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 Sil-Glyde on the rubber seals. Rub it in with your finger tips in a warm environment, let it sit for about an hour in a warm environment, use a terrycloth towel to wipe it off briskly. Dessicant packs under the seats, in the glovebox, in each door panel and in the trunk. Problem solved.
rob-2 Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 I've never had this problem. Try running the A/C.
JJr Posted January 16, 2014 Posted January 16, 2014 Make sure that you don't have recirc activated. +1 Definitely
ehsnils Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 And if you have a sunroof - make sure that all drains works as they should.
BX77 Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 And if you have a sunroof - make sure that all drains works as they should. where are the drains for the sunroof?
ehsnils Posted January 17, 2014 Posted January 17, 2014 You shall have one in each corner connecting to a hose going down in the corresponding corner of the car. If the hose isn't connected correctly, the drain gutter rusted or that the lower end of the hose isn't routed outside the car or is plugged you get problems. See also: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/wants-see-my-vacation-pixi-6216p24.html
IGW Posted January 19, 2014 Posted January 19, 2014 Cars w frameless windows tend to do this -clean windows and rubber gaskets -the recirculation button on the hvac makes a huge difference On the sunroof take an air hose and blow in the corners, you should hear air come out down inside the door jamb near the fender/tire area. If not remove a pillar moulding and check for clogs in drain tube
DonnyJagaru Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 Silly question, but if the sunroof is sealed when closed and you presumably don't open it in the rain, how would any moisture get in there to begin with?
JJr Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 And if you have a sunroof - make sure that all drains works as they should. Don't worry about the drains just flip-it!!
Andyjo Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Put "cat crap" on them..... no really look it up I agree, i use that stuff on my motorcycle visor, it's great!
BX77 Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Cat Crap we use it on our Hockey Visors, does the job!
specialB Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 I have this problem too...granted my A/C doesn't work which could be a big player in the situation. but when it rains in the warm and when it snows in the cold its painfully foggy and my only defense is crank the temp down as low as possible and blow air at it which doesnt help in the summer when its super humid out. Anybody notice that the rear defroster completely sucks too? and even better when you turn it on the radio reception goes to shit haha thank you window mounted antenna.
IGW Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 if the sunroof is "leaking" when closed than the rubber gasket around the glass is bad. the side windows on these cars don't have a tight seal to the gasket casuing air/moisture to get in just like a headlight with a bad seal. you can take the door panel off and adjust the two guides at the top to allow the window to lean in and create a tighter seal
Alex609 Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 you think your subaru is bad? Volkswagens are the worst! my 03 gti and my girlfriend 08 jetta have the WORST defrosters EVER! i never seem to have an issue with my 05 lgt! but pretty much everyone covered your options!! GL
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