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outside windshield condensation

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tacomalake09, Sep 29, 2016.

  1. Sep 29, 2016 at 12:20 PM
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    I have noticed this summer that I am having a small amount of air come out of my defroster when I have my air conditioning on. I have the air positioned on my panel Vents and floor but still there is a small amount of air coming out of my defroster and on very humid days I get a lot of condensation forming on my outside windshield is it common for an 09 Tacoma to have air blowing out my defroster when the setting is on the floor and panel vents
     
  2. Sep 29, 2016 at 12:29 PM
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    It's common for the little door that controls where the air flows from to break.
     
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  3. Sep 29, 2016 at 12:39 PM
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    thanks 58 siesta I assumed there was some type of door system that directs the airflow I am sure this is where the problem lies after your confirmation
     
  4. Sep 29, 2016 at 1:29 PM
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    If you notice that condensation is forming on your windshield near the bottom, turn off the air re-circulation. That should fix your problem...
     
  5. Sep 29, 2016 at 1:55 PM
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    so are you saying not to recirculate indoor air but to bring air in from the outside
     
  6. Sep 29, 2016 at 2:05 PM
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    Correct! Many people experience condensation when running the defogger, in high humidity like dallas of late, the windshield will not get condensation if you do not re circulate the air inside the cab. I have tried it, and it works.
     

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