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DieHardBattery · 07-05-2012, 10:29 AM

Getting condensation on the inside of the radio display. Usually happens when it's humid and have the ac running, then decide to put down the window. I know condensation itself is normal but just worried about it being on the inside....

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alanhurst · 07-05-2012, 10:30 AM

i've never had it yet,gonna have to say no.

DieHardBattery · 07-05-2012, 10:36 AM

Yeah I'm thinking there's some type of gasket or sealant that failed...

Grey Ghost · 07-05-2012, 12:29 PM

I run my ac non stop in my car and have never seen that. Get that serviced.

ravensjeff · 07-05-2012, 02:00 PM

Never had that, but I did get my radio head unit replaced due to black lines showing up where it should have been blue.

GibbyGil · 07-05-2012, 02:04 PM

I had condensation in my radio also, but after awhile it disappeared on its own

I wouldn't worry about it.

camarofreak · 07-05-2012, 02:07 PM

Same type of thing happened in my silverado took it to local dealership and they couldnt find anything wrong with it.

IamJacksCamaro · 07-05-2012, 02:22 PM

i would say that is not normal. Hasn't happened to mine.

ShowSStopper · 07-05-2012, 02:50 PM

Hasn't happened to mine yet. Wouldn't hurt to have it checked out.

enjoyingtheride · 07-05-2012, 02:58 PM

Bring it to the dealer!

bradshaw · 07-05-2012, 03:01 PM

Lowering your window lets in hot humid air which is then condensing on the ice cold parts in the radio.

DieHardBattery · 07-05-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bradshaw

Lowering your window lets in hot humid air which is then condensing on the ice cold parts in the radio.

Yeah but shouldn't it condense on the outside? Inside doesn't sound right...

Duflar · 07-05-2012, 04:47 PM

Looks to me like there is a leak in the air duct blowing cold air onto the radio chassis.
Have the dealer/mechanic check it out. Condensation on the back side of the plastic window can't be good for the LCD or whaterver tech the display is.

clg_98ta · 07-05-2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by IamJacksCamaro

i would say that is not normal. Hasn't happened to mine.

+1

PQ · 07-05-2012, 04:50 PM

Interesting. I had that happen to me too a couple years ago. Car was sitting up on jackstands while my piece of shit Savini wheels were on one of their standard trips to California and it was really humid and hot in the garage.

It dried out and never did it again.

GRRRRAH · 07-05-2012, 05:23 PM

This has happened to mine too--a brand new 2012. But only once--I had the two center vents blowing down (like you do in your photo). Once I redirected the vents, the dew slowly disappeared.

hightower · 07-05-2012, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by GibbyGil

I had condensation in my radio also, but after awhile it disappeared on its own

I wouldn't worry about it.

I agree.

OP, give it some time and see if it goes away. If not, then be concerned.

DieHardBattery · 07-05-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by hightower

I agree.

OP, give it some time and see if it goes away. If not, then be concerned.

Well, it isn't the first time its happened. The first time it did I was going to wait and see, but its happening more often now...

MrGood · 07-05-2012, 10:29 PM

Had it. Lost it.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 07-06-2012, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieHardBattery

Getting condensation on the inside of the radio display. Usually happens when it's humid and have the ac running, then decide to put down the window. I know condensation itself is normal but just worried about it being on the inside....

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I am sorry to hear of the concern you are having. Depending if you’re A/C is on recirculation or not may be the cause of the condensation. Nonetheless, it may be best to take it to your dealership for diagnosis to see exactly why this is happening. Please contact me with any details and I look forward to your updates.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

DieHardBattery · 07-06-2012, 09:15 AM

Hey Brandon. I talked to a couple dealers this morning, one pointed me to a bulletin that says the condition can occur if the center vents are pointed down toward the radio (which they are). So I'll try that and see if it goes away. I normally blast it too so, the bulletin also said to turn down the blower once the interior gets cool. I'll try those suggestions and keep an eye on it.

strych9 · 07-06-2012, 09:25 AM

Mine does it too. It clears up after the A/C gets all the humidity out of the car. I've heard others say the same thing. It's normal.

Shu71 · 07-06-2012, 09:31 AM

What a crack up! You should be able to point vents anywhere in their range of motion and not cause another problem like this! Also seriously "turn the blower down" is their second advice? The seal between lens and the LCD is not working. They should replace the stereo but they don't want to because A LOT are having this same problem. Mine does this too and it's is frustrating to hear GM pull a weak move like they did to you.

All Star · 07-06-2012, 10:17 AM

Don't freak out over it...see if it dries out after a few days, if not, have your dealer look at it.

orangejuice · 07-06-2012, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieHardBattery

Getting condensation on the inside of the radio display. Usually happens when it's humid and have the ac running, then decide to put down the window. I know condensation itself is normal but just worried about it being on the inside....

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Yeah definitely not normal. Should not have condensation on the inside of your radio.

07-05-2012, 10:29 AM	#1
DieHardBattery Camaro Owner & Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 415 View My Garage	Normal to get condensation on the inside of the radio display? Getting condensation on the inside of the radio display. Usually happens when it's humid and have the ac running, then decide to put down the window. I know condensation itself is normal but just worried about it being on the inside.... Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 __________________

07-05-2012, 10:36 AM	#3
DieHardBattery Camaro Owner & Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 415 View My Garage	Yeah I'm thinking there's some type of gasket or sealant that failed... __________________

07-05-2012, 12:29 PM	#4
Grey Ghost Drives: 2013 HWSE 2SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Nokomis, FL Posts: 1,273 View My Garage	I run my ac non stop in my car and have never seen that. Get that serviced. __________________ Signature removed because I am a rule BREAKER!

07-05-2012, 02:00 PM	#5
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 650 HP Forged Internals-549 HP rear Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 1,889 View My Garage	Never had that, but I did get my radio head unit replaced due to black lines showing up where it should have been blue. __________________ Forged & Tuned by Lingenfelter!

07-05-2012, 02:04 PM	#6
GibbyGil Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 191 View My Garage	I had condensation in my radio also, but after awhile it disappeared on its own I wouldn't worry about it. __________________

07-05-2012, 10:30 AM	#2
alanhurst Master Chief Drives: 2011 Camaro SS RS L99 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hagerstown MD Posts: 365 View My Garage	i've never had it yet,gonna have to say no.

07-05-2012, 02:07 PM	#7
camarofreak Drives: 2011 Silverado LT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: United States Posts: 167	Same type of thing happened in my silverado took it to local dealership and they couldnt find anything wrong with it.

07-05-2012, 02:22 PM	#8
IamJacksCamaro Drives: Camaro LS M6, Fiero, Ford F100 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 640	i would say that is not normal. Hasn't happened to mine.

07-05-2012, 02:50 PM	#9
ShowSStopper Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro 1SS Black Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,097	Hasn't happened to mine yet. Wouldn't hurt to have it checked out.

07-05-2012, 02:58 PM	#10
enjoyingtheride Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 7	Bring it to the dealer!

07-05-2012, 03:01 PM	#11
bradshaw Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS 2007 HD Streetglide Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 66	Lowering your window lets in hot humid air which is then condensing on the ice cold parts in the radio.

07-05-2012, 04:47 PM	#13
Duflar Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 356 View My Garage	Looks to me like there is a leak in the air duct blowing cold air onto the radio chassis. Have the dealer/mechanic check it out. Condensation on the back side of the plastic window can't be good for the LCD or whaterver tech the display is. __________________

07-05-2012, 04:50 PM	#15
PQ Drives a Maro Drives: Hybrid SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 35,545 View My Garage	Interesting. I had that happen to me too a couple years ago. Car was sitting up on jackstands while my piece of shit Savini wheels were on one of their standard trips to California and it was really humid and hot in the garage. It dried out and never did it again. __________________ PEDDERS NO BULL/BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet.................................................. .....

07-05-2012, 05:23 PM	#16
GRRRRAH Drives: 2012 AGM Camaro Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 4	This has happened to mine too--a brand new 2012. But only once--I had the two center vents blowing down (like you do in your photo). Once I redirected the vents, the dew slowly disappeared.

07-05-2012, 10:29 PM	#19
MrGood Account Suspended Drives: IPF LLT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Balm, FL Posts: 1,026	Had it. Lost it.

07-06-2012, 09:15 AM	#21
DieHardBattery Camaro Owner & Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Camaro 2LS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 415 View My Garage	Hey Brandon. I talked to a couple dealers this morning, one pointed me to a bulletin that says the condition can occur if the center vents are pointed down toward the radio (which they are). So I'll try that and see if it goes away. I normally blast it too so, the bulletin also said to turn down the blower once the interior gets cool. I'll try those suggestions and keep an eye on it. __________________

07-06-2012, 09:25 AM	#22
strych9 U can't handle the truth Drives: 2012 2SS/RS/TF3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,678 View My Garage	Mine does it too. It clears up after the A/C gets all the humidity out of the car. I've heard others say the same thing. It's normal. __________________ SP 1 7/8" LT Headers \| Cat Delete \| Flowmaster AT Cat-back \| CAI Intake \| JRE Scoop \| Jannetty Tune --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 of 371 total TF3 SS 6-speeds built Build Journal

07-06-2012, 09:31 AM	#23
Shu71 Drives: 2011 Camaro RS M6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 772	What a crack up! You should be able to point vents anywhere in their range of motion and not cause another problem like this! Also seriously "turn the blower down" is their second advice? The seal between lens and the LCD is not working. They should replace the stereo but they don't want to because A LOT are having this same problem. Mine does this too and it's is frustrating to hear GM pull a weak move like they did to you. __________________

07-06-2012, 10:17 AM	#24
All Star Ron Paul 2012 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ocean County, New Jersey Posts: 510	Don't freak out over it...see if it dries out after a few days, if not, have your dealer look at it. __________________