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Old Jul 31, 2000 | 05:32 PM
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my window fogs up when i run the AC

Alright i got a prob, every time i run the AC on my 88 Trans Am it puts out a lot of the air through the defroster vents and it fogs up my windows. Anyone who knows whats wrong and how to fix it please let me know.Thanks

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Old Jul 31, 2000 | 07:42 PM
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Does the "fog" wipe right off cleanly? If not it sounds like a heater core.

Got a sweet smell??

Coolant on the floor?? (pass. side)

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Old Jul 31, 2000 | 07:49 PM
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does it 'fog' up on the outside or the inside? When I run my air, the interior gets so much colder than the exterior, on really humid nights my windshield will get so bad I'll need to use my wipers.

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Old Jul 31, 2000 | 11:00 PM
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The fog wipes off clean, and there isnt any sweet smell to the car.See my fist thought was the heater core but ive had it checked and its alright. Got any ideas on what might be wrong?

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Engineboy:
Does the "fog" wipe right off cleanly? If not it sounds like a heater core.

Got a sweet smell??

Coolant on the floor?? (pass. side)



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Old Aug 1, 2000 | 12:31 AM
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You may want to check to see if the drain in the heater box is plugged. If it is, water from the A/C evaporator could be sitting in there causing the problem. I have the problem, too, although the bad heater core isn't helping matters!

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Old Aug 1, 2000 | 12:41 AM
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Thanks for the advice, I havent hardly been able to drive anywhere without the window foging out on me, even when the weather is cool.I guess i better go check the evaporator see if its my problem.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by JP84Z430HP:You may want to check to see if the drain in the heater box is plugged. If it is, water from the A/C evaporator could be sitting in there causing the problem. I have the problem, too, although the bad heater core isn't helping matters!

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