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In cab window fogging issues

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ajw1986, Jan 14, 2014.

  1. Jan 14, 2014 at 9:33 AM
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    ajw1986

    ajw1986 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    My driver and passenger side front windows fog up like crazy and it drives me mad. I've tried applying the rain-x anti-fog and it still didn't help it. Does anyone know of another product I could try that actually works? Thanks!
     
  2. Jan 14, 2014 at 9:50 AM
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    dilligaff82

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    I don't know what it is with these trucks but the seen to get foggy fairly easily. When driving in heavy snow storms I've always turned the defroster off and run the heat with AC through the passenger vents... It keeps the inside of the truck warm, but the windshield cool enough that the snow doesn't stick. Don't even have to use the wipers usually, unless you come to a stop. The Tacoma, on the other hand, requires constant use of the defroster or the windows will fog up like crazy. Been that way with both of the ones I've owned.
     
  3. Jan 14, 2014 at 10:12 AM
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    lyodbraun

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    Get some fog fight from car pro works great, I've used it on my windows with no issues... Just follow the directions on it...
     
  4. Jan 14, 2014 at 10:19 AM
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    worthywads

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    I use the center floor setting which sends plenty of hot air to the windshield and the side windows.
     
  5. Jan 14, 2014 at 10:19 AM
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    DeeKay21

    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

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    Thats one thing I didnt like about the design on my 2006 TRD Sport was there is no defrost vents for the drive and passenger side windows!! Do the newer 2013 models have them anyone know?
     
  6. Jan 14, 2014 at 10:53 AM
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    sparkystaco

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    If your having fogging issues, try openning the drvrs window a 1/4in which will let the heat that escapes pull the moisture out of the cab and turn off the recurculate button, using outside air which is dryer will help
     
  7. Jan 14, 2014 at 11:22 AM
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    billinwoodland

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    For kicks, look under your floor mat to be sure you don't have wet carpet that could be contributing to the moisture content in your cab. I had this issue with another truck. Once I figured out where the water was coming from (came up when the streets were wet) my moisture problem was resolved.
     
  8. Jan 14, 2014 at 12:12 PM
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    jim5893

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    Try knocking the snow off your feet before you enter you truck, the wet snow on your floor liners are the cause of the fogging.
     
  9. Jan 14, 2014 at 12:26 PM
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    ajw1986

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    I already do this, I just wanted to know about other products on the market that others have tried
     
  10. Jan 15, 2014 at 4:59 AM
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    oldracer

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    This is an outside chance; but check the heater core for a small leak.

    Normally you will also have a smell of anti-freeze if this is happening.


    I notice my Tacoma will fog a bit, if I have my heater air control turned completely off. I mostly have it on the lowest fan setting, and the air control set on mix of floor and defrost.

    oldracer
     
  11. Jan 15, 2014 at 7:33 AM
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    Lou Slink

    Lou Slink I like daags...

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    Negative... My '13 TRD OR doesnt have them. Fogs up all the time. Annoying as hell!
     

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