Pinter Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hey all, Well as the weather is getting colder, I have noticed that my car fogs up so easily. I always have to have the air blowing hard on the windshield and always have the have the rear defrost on or else I won't be able to see out of my car. Is this a common issue or why would it be happening? I mean winter isn't even here yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 i heard mixing vinegar with water? or something else and wipe down the windows helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aziankingz Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 yeah wipe down the windows with glass cleaner and a microfiber rag.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyFast Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Stop breathing through your mouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Move to a warmer climate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudeondacouch Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 cover them with tinfoil. it's foolproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I would try saran wrap first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeleodee Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Stop screwing your boyfriend in the car with the windows up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Seriously though - you may have a problem wit the ventilation being stuck in recirc - even if the selector for recirc isn't selected. A servo motor may have failed. The recirc inlet is if I'm right somewhere above the passenger's feet near the fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Stop screwing your boyfriend in the car with the windows up. How else is he going to make money for rent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 The recirc inlet is if I'm right somewhere above the passenger's feet near the fan. Yeah, it's right above the meatball cooking station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeleodee Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 loud One problem at a time, Ruski. Let's keep this on topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HipsterDoofus Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Its probably the recirculation defrost transfunctioner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musty_hustla Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Wow you guys really tore into him. I assume he won't be back anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolan21 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Strange because from my experience, my defroster works better than in any car I've owned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Well I will say that mine are doing the same thing now that the temps are hitting the 20s and 30s. They seem to fog up pretty easily most of the time. I think I'll just trow some Never Fog, or something of the like, on the windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinter Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 i heard mixing vinegar with water? or something else and wipe down the windows helps Thanks, I do have some anti-fog spray but I never had to use it. It's never been a problem in any car I had unless it was really hot and humid and raining out. Seriously though - you may have a problem wit the ventilation being stuck in recirc - even if the selector for recirc isn't selected. A servo motor may have failed. The recirc inlet is if I'm right somewhere above the passenger's feet near the fan. I think the recirc works fine. When driving with the heat/ac off, I can feel wind blowing on me and if I put it to recirc, it stops blowing air on me. In every car I owned, this is how I know that aspect of the hvac is working. But I will inquire into it next time I am at a dealer Wow you guys really tore into him. I assume he won't be back anytime soon. Nah, it's easy to ignore them. Well I will say that mine are doing the same thing now that the temps are hitting the 20s and 30s. They seem to fog up pretty easily most of the time. I think I'll just trow some Never Fog, or something of the like, on the windshield. Yeah I guess I will have to do the same, it really sucks though. Just never been an issue. Temps are only about 0C or 32F around here right now. It also only happens at night. Guess it's a common issue. Thank you for the help guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 FWIW, when the blower is on high and recir, its very loud. When I change over to outside air the blower quites down. Do that test and see if the system is working. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinter Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Ok I will try that when I get into the car next. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elaforest Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Check in the trunk under the spare and see if you have water, carpets are wet etc.... Had this problem in my old 91 honda lol. When it accumulated then the rear would start to fog up then the rest. Usually is that there is water or humdity somewhere in the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedraz Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Also could be a missing firewall grommet if anyone had worked on the car. Leaks water right under the front window, under the carpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Or your A/C may be inop, it comes on to dehumidify on defrost. Or, you could have a water leak and the carpets are wet? Make sure your not using recirculate mode. Defrost will automaticly override recirc, FYI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbone Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Same problem here when temp changes over, always been an issue since I bought the car. Recirc is not stuck. Try anti-fog wipes, Rain-X amongst others make them and work quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Same problem here when temp changes over, always been an issue since I bought the car. Recirc is not stuck. Try anti-fog wipes, Rain-X amongst others make them and work quite well. This seems to be the best and most practical solution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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