Windows Fogging up
#1
Windows Fogging up
just wondering.....
Anyone experiencing window fogging up with their FITS.
Haven't yet put a thousand miles on this 2009 with approximately 100k on her.
Strange, Windows will fog up really easy in the car....
I have been checking the coolant level. It has not changed a bit. (It is full and the reservoir at the same level)
THanks! J
Anyone experiencing window fogging up with their FITS.
Haven't yet put a thousand miles on this 2009 with approximately 100k on her.
Strange, Windows will fog up really easy in the car....
I have been checking the coolant level. It has not changed a bit. (It is full and the reservoir at the same level)
THanks! J
#3
Aye! thanks for the reply.....
I looked about... and yeah, Said something about using RECIRC on defrost.... (BAD IDEA)
SO I went a checked AND yes, Vehicle was on RECIRC.....
So I switched it off.... I will have to see if it improves....
ALSO I read something about SOme kind of Rain X product that exists for helping with fogging on inside windows...
This info is here on the forum (thread starter - Captain Howdy Title:::"Excessive interior window fogging")
I will post at some point to say that it has improved or If it is completely resolved
Thanks, J
I looked about... and yeah, Said something about using RECIRC on defrost.... (BAD IDEA)
SO I went a checked AND yes, Vehicle was on RECIRC.....
So I switched it off.... I will have to see if it improves....
ALSO I read something about SOme kind of Rain X product that exists for helping with fogging on inside windows...
This info is here on the forum (thread starter - Captain Howdy Title:::"Excessive interior window fogging")
I will post at some point to say that it has improved or If it is completely resolved
Thanks, J
#5
Windows fogging up is just kind of a natural truth. It's going to happen.
But using the fresh air intake, AC on, and my experience is the Fit windows defog, about as rapidly as you would expect any windows to defog.
The only "trick" I actually have too much faith in?
It helps if the inside of your windows are clean. Any dirt helps trap moisture, so the cleaner the inside of your windows the more resistant to fogging up they will be, and IMO the quicker they will defrost. Or in short, cleaner windows clear faster.
But using the fresh air intake, AC on, and my experience is the Fit windows defog, about as rapidly as you would expect any windows to defog.
The only "trick" I actually have too much faith in?
It helps if the inside of your windows are clean. Any dirt helps trap moisture, so the cleaner the inside of your windows the more resistant to fogging up they will be, and IMO the quicker they will defrost. Or in short, cleaner windows clear faster.
#6
Thanks! J
#7
Windows fogging up is just kind of a natural truth. It's going to happen.
But using the fresh air intake, AC on, and my experience is the Fit windows defog, about as rapidly as you would expect any windows to defog.
The only "trick" I actually have too much faith in?
It helps if the inside of your windows are clean. Any dirt helps trap moisture, so the cleaner the inside of your windows the more resistant to fogging up they will be, and IMO the quicker they will defrost. Or in short, cleaner windows clear faster.
But using the fresh air intake, AC on, and my experience is the Fit windows defog, about as rapidly as you would expect any windows to defog.
The only "trick" I actually have too much faith in?
It helps if the inside of your windows are clean. Any dirt helps trap moisture, so the cleaner the inside of your windows the more resistant to fogging up they will be, and IMO the quicker they will defrost. Or in short, cleaner windows clear faster.
I switched the VENT on the AC section(this is 2009 Fit) from the circ ICON over to the right which seemed to signify(that is would go out the back) IS that all I need to do?
NOT SURE WHAT YOU MEAN BY : AC ON
THanks! J
#9
Well, Yeah.... Air is having moisture removed.
I can see throwing it on for a moment. but, in the the next moment (after it is turned off) my windows will be fogged again....
It happens that fast.... "like poof! somebody threw a snow ball at you".........
Thanks, for the info....... I haven't driven yet with the recirc off...... and I gotta get the windows cleaner...... and I will get some of that rain-x for the inside of the windows....
and see if it is remediated.
Will post the results....
J
I can see throwing it on for a moment. but, in the the next moment (after it is turned off) my windows will be fogged again....
It happens that fast.... "like poof! somebody threw a snow ball at you".........
Thanks, for the info....... I haven't driven yet with the recirc off...... and I gotta get the windows cleaner...... and I will get some of that rain-x for the inside of the windows....
and see if it is remediated.
Will post the results....
J
#10
I think your HVAC system is set in recirculation mode. Mine did the same thing when there was a mouse nest blocking the recirc / fresh air door and it was stuck on recirc. It would throw the heat and all but as soon as the windows were closed, they all fogged up (Dec weather, so cold). As soon as I cracked a window, the fog would dissipate.
#11
It's a little more than just "Air". The AC works in part by passing air through a condenser and evaporator which actually removes moisture from the air. This is why in the summer, you get those puddles of water under your car after using your AC.
In the winter, the dryer air, while still warmed makes your defroster more efficient.
In the winter, the dryer air, while still warmed makes your defroster more efficient.
#12
Yeah, Air...... better to have written AC rather than air.... Taking literal sense of Air(meaning air rather than AC)
Apologies! Thanks for restating to show clarity.........
Drove with recirc / non recirc lever towards non recirc... It did not fog up.......
Did this all day pretty much... no fogging...
Haven't cleaned windows yet... but will... and put the special sauce on the windows too(rain-x)
Apologies! Thanks for restating to show clarity.........
Drove with recirc / non recirc lever towards non recirc... It did not fog up.......
Did this all day pretty much... no fogging...
Haven't cleaned windows yet... but will... and put the special sauce on the windows too(rain-x)
#15
Never let any Rain-X spray or on a cleaning rag on the inside of your windows. You'll never get it off and you'll see streaks forever.
Seems like you're stuck in recirculation mode. I'd put all of my efforts into fixing that rather than using a band-aid anti-fog.
Seems like you're stuck in recirculation mode. I'd put all of my efforts into fixing that rather than using a band-aid anti-fog.
#16
SPK55,
What where the steps to ascertain ... (like in your case) You mentioned having to clear the nest and debris from the duct work....
How did you go about it...... The steps to get into the duct work, clean it out and put it back together
Thanks, J
What where the steps to ascertain ... (like in your case) You mentioned having to clear the nest and debris from the duct work....
How did you go about it...... The steps to get into the duct work, clean it out and put it back together
Thanks, J
#18
Again, if the previous owner went "naked" (no CAF), then you might have leaves or something swirling around in the fan blades making those noises. Good luck
I noticed my problem when I left my slide switch set at "recirculate" during a warm spell when I was using the A/C. I switched vehicles for a while and then jumped back in the FIT, noticed the window fogging, but the slide switch would jam 50% on the way back to the "fresh air" setting. The stuff on top of the filter stopped some "door" in there attached to the recirc / fresh air slide switch. Once cleaned out, all worked well.