02-17-2012, 04:26 PM
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Anyone else have really foggy side windows?
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When I have the defroster on, it doesn't defrost my side windows. I noticed they are really foggy and hard to see through. I can't see my side view mirrors that well. Am I doing something wrong or are they (4runners) all this way?
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02-17-2012, 04:47 PM
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Depends upon the weather, but on high-humidity mornings loaded with fog, yeah, it's a bit tough to get those defogged.
That being said, I've also got an F150 and a Ford Fusion, and on the same type of mornings, they're a bit slow as well, so it's not any worse than any other vehicle I've had.
On those type of mornings I usually crack some of the windows, or adjust the temperature until it's somewhat equal to the outside temp; IMHO (and I could be wrong) the fog tends to form faster when there's a greater temperature differential between the inside and outside.
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02-17-2012, 07:05 PM
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This just says to me that the insides of your windows need a good cleaning.
Bust out the windex and see how they fare afterward. I have to clean my windows all the time because my dog stick her nose against every single one, and if I haven't cleaned them in a while, they get all foggy when its humid outside.
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02-17-2012, 07:10 PM
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Are you defrosting with outside air or recirculated air? Check where it's set. If it's above 0 (Canadian) try setting it on defrost and put the A/C on for a bit to clear them or just crack the window like previous poster suggested to even out the ambient temp.
I came to my T4R after owning 8 VWs - they're famous for fogging up : )
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02-17-2012, 07:21 PM
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I agree that cracking the window is a quick fix. I also find that the cleaner I keep my windows, the longer it takes them to fog up.
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Windex them as often as possible and hit the ac button when you have the heat on.
Works everytime.
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Mine seem to fog up when I have the air on "recirculate", and when I have it on "fresh" air, they don't fog up...maybe try that and see what happens.
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02-17-2012, 08:18 PM
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I could be wrong, but when our 4Runners are on "defrost" doesn't it kick the AC on automatically?
And Kung, it's impossible to defrost a car in FLW.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blanco
Are you defrosting with outside air or recirculated air? Check where it's set. If it's above 0 (Canadian) try setting it on defrost and put the A/C on for a bit to clear them or just crack the window like previous poster suggested to even out the ambient temp.
I came to my T4R after owning 8 VWs - they're famous for fogging up : )
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I had the same issue this fall, and realized I had the HVAC set to recirculate the air, rather than draw outside air, it didn't matter the setting, the windows fogged up badly, I was running the rear defrost just to see out the back. Hit that switch, and all was well.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A.Wilson013
I could be wrong, but when our 4Runners are on "defrost" doesn't it kick the AC on automatically?
And Kung, it's impossible to defrost a car in FLW.
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WTF! it does? I always just leave mine on defrost. So my AC is constantly being worked??!!. damnit
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02-18-2012, 12:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zachpins34
WTF! it does? I always just leave mine on defrost. So my AC is constantly being worked??!!. damnit
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Full defrost cycles the AC compressor to dry the air out, it's not a bad thing to exercise the compressor throughout the winter.
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IMO it's alot to do with the design as the vents could be better in a 3rd gen but cracking the windows,keeping them cleaned often all help and using a defogger like one from Rain-X has worked on some of the cars I owned.
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02-18-2012, 10:26 PM
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I got this yesterday because my mats are wet, and the outside temps were no good to prevent inside fogging. I always roll windows down and blast the heat even in winter. It always does the trick.
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Good answers everyone! I'm off to clean my windows. I bought this truck in the fall and i haven't cleaned them yet, so it's probably time.
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