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Condensation inside the truck

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Beken80, Jan 28, 2019.

  1. Jan 28, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    Beken80

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    IveI never had condensation inside my truck in the winter. That's not normal, is it?

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  2. Jan 28, 2019 at 6:41 AM
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    inwood customs

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    I would say no........gunna get some mildew if that keeps up.
    I had that issue on an old maxima and it was due to a leaky windshield.

    Id report to the dealership and see if they have access to a smoke machine deal. This should be a warranty issue.
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2019 at 6:46 AM
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    Rexfordian13

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    Make sure the recirculate setting didn’t get mistakenly pushed on the heating system...
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2019 at 6:59 AM
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    Turn your AC on while driving. That will get rid of the moisture in the cab.
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2019 at 7:02 AM
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    I've noticed some in my cab once when I left a window cracked overnight but not like that. I'd get it checked out.
     
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  6. Jan 28, 2019 at 7:20 AM
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    I haven't had any in the dash area, but this morning I woke up and had to use my scraper on the inside of the windshield to go to work...that was a first for me. All four windows, the back, and the windshield were totally iced over.
     
  7. Jan 28, 2019 at 7:23 AM
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    I read somewhere that if you have the defrost on when you first start the truck it will fog things up in high humidity, can’t confirm though
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2019 at 7:24 AM
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    ChrisK7UND

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    That seems excessive to me. It looks like it is on the inside of the gauge cluster lens? That seems like it would have to be pretty moist for that much condensation to build. I would maybe pull the carpet back under the gas and brake pedals to see if the floor is wet at all. Might have a leak.
     
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  9. Jan 28, 2019 at 7:27 AM
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    These trucks are full of condensation issues! Check your fog lights, tail lights and license plate lights as well!
     
  10. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:11 AM
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    synaps3

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    That is way too much condensation to be normal. I'd bet you have water intrusion somewhere.

    Check your floorboards under the mats up front, and check the very back middle of the roof. You may have a leak up front, or the taillight at the top back of the cab mat be leaking. Either way, I'd be concerned.
     
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  11. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:44 AM
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    Definitely not normal. Still under warranty?
     
  12. Jan 28, 2019 at 8:53 AM
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    A drama queen named Bubba. That's a first
     
  13. Jan 28, 2019 at 9:05 AM
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    Haha whatever you say man. :luvya:
     
  14. Jan 28, 2019 at 9:27 AM
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    My 2014 Sierra done this.. I went out in the morning to go to work and the gauges were completely fogged over. No windows were cracked.. And it wasnt that cold..
     
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  15. Jan 28, 2019 at 9:59 AM
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    Wet floor mats?
     
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    He's not wrong though. These trucks had a lot of bad seal issues in the light housings.
     
  17. Jan 28, 2019 at 10:10 AM
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    Exactly. I have an open thread about my seal issues. All lights but my headlight housings develop moisture inside of the housings which obviously isn’t good for any electrical components. I am getting every houseing replaced by the dealer next week. Apparently that’s a drama queen thing to do, but that’s fine with me on a 40k truck
     
  18. Jan 28, 2019 at 10:23 AM
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    This ^^^^^^^
    if I have lots of snow/slush on my boots when I hop in, then it all mets on the floor mats while I drive home, you can bet dollars to dounuts that she'll be all frosted up on the INSIDE the next morning. I've had to take towels and mop up the floor mats after a bad week of snow.

    I've got the weathertech liners, so you know that water ain't going nowhere unless it evaps, or gets mopped up.
     
  19. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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    Yeah still under warranty. I have an appointment with the dealer tomorrow to get it checked out.
     
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  20. Jan 28, 2019 at 12:56 PM
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    I thought so yoo. Rear view mirror, dash and even the computer screen on my dash was pretty moist. All windows were closed completely. Never had that on this truck before until this morning. Getting it checked out tomorrow at the dealer. Its still under warranty.
     
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