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 ·Suddenlink
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Re: Moisture On Windshield To check for leaks just pull up the floor mats and see if the carpet is wet underneath. A heater core leak will usually wet the carpet under the front passengers feet.
Make sure that you have turned the "Recirc" button OFF, so fresh outside air can come in and replace the inside air. Most modern vehicles automatically run the a/c compressor during defrost mode to dehumidify the interior of the car.
Since you say you're only seeing the moisture on the windshield (and not the rest of the windows) it's very likely that your heater core has a small leak. The moisture makes its way up to the defrost vents and condenses on the cold windshield. On some vehicles this is a fairly easy fix, while on others it is an 8 hour job. |
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 drewAutomaticPremium
join:2002-07-10
Port Orchard, WA
kudos:6 | I'll check the carpet this afternoon. Thanks HarryH3  .
It's a 2005 Toyota Corolla S, for whatever that's worth. I don't recall seeing much/any moisture on the inside of other windows, but I've been more concerned with the windshield. I'll check today.
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harald
join:2010-10-22
Columbus, OH
kudos:1 | said by drew:I'll check the carpet this afternoon. Thanks HarryH3 .
It's a 2005 Toyota Corolla S, for whatever that's worth. I don't recall seeing much/any moisture on the inside of other windows, but I've been more concerned with the windshield. I'll check today.
Ah. Cabin air filter. When did you change it last?
You can do it. You really can. You should, regularly. Little creatures store their winter goodies there.
If you don't know how, email me. |
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drewAutomaticPremium
join:2002-07-10
Port Orchard, WA
kudos:6 | harald, I have never, not once, changed the cabin air filter. |
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harald
join:2010-10-22
Columbus, OH
kudos:1 | said by drew:harald, I have never, not once, changed the cabin air filter.
It needs to be changed regularly, just like the filter in your furnace. Beasties can get into it and live in/on it. That is most likely where the moisture comes from.
I have nearly the same car - 2004 Matrix. Had to extricate a family of mice three months ago. |
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drewAutomaticPremium
join:2002-07-10
Port Orchard, WA
kudos:6 | Fairly simple procedure, I take it? Any tips? |
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harald
join:2010-10-22
Columbus, OH
kudos:1 | Pull the glove box. Pretty easy and obvious. There is a thing like a miniature shock absorber that you disconnect, then squeeze the sides in to release the catches.You will see a vertical structure with a protruding horizontal door or access panel. Pop it off and the filter is right there.
After 7 years a vacuum may be useful.
Most good independent chains will have the filters. Toyota prices are way up there.
Let us know. |
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drewAutomaticPremium
join:2002-07-10
Port Orchard, WA
kudos:6 | Thanks for posting... I didn't even follow your instructions (having read hastily at 6am).
SO EASY though...
The old filter: »i.imgur.com/VBpGq.jpg
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·Eastlink Cable
| A woman "associate" I know well has this problem with a 2001 Toyota Corolla.
Similar weather as you.
Short drives to work.
Feeling the carpets there is always a dampness, I do not think the car leaks.
Each time the car steams up from the inside, I expect the water is redistributing from its source.
(probable source, damp shoes and damp rain jacket)
The AC does not work.
She refuses to turn the fan on full heat, fast fan for much time.
The problem would go away for a while, if i drove the car heater on high, fan on high, longer drives.
My belief is she shuts everything off as soon as the windows can be seen through.
Deep into the seats and deep into the carpet, moisture remains.
Lots of air movement, heat and AC will remove the moisture.
One note.
I do not know where to check this >>> is the drain for moisture on the cooling coils of the AC unit plugged? |
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 KoilPremium
join:2002-09-10
Irmo, SC
kudos:1 | reply to drew
I need to know what happened here, Drew...did it fix it or not???
UPDATE YOUR DAMN THREAD!!! |
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drewAutomaticPremium
join:2002-07-10
Port Orchard, WA
kudos:6 | I am off work until the 3 rd |
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KoilPremium
join:2002-09-10
Irmo, SC
kudos:1 | FFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU |
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