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JUSKIDN · 06-15-2010, 05:01 AM

Does anyone else have problems with windshield humidty? I have a spot (about 2"x6") that appears when the A/C is on for the vents and not the defroster?? Mine seems to do it very frequently.

*CamaroSpike23* · 06-15-2010, 05:18 AM

there is some residual airflow that will blow up thru the defroster vent. happens on most every car given the right temp/humidity differences

SumToyRacing · 06-15-2010, 07:13 AM

I've noticed the same thing, but you just have to play with the temp control a bit to find the right temp to take that away but still keep you comfortable.

lwlkr92 · 06-15-2010, 07:17 AM

Yeah, it's quite annoying, especially when backing out of the garage. It takes quite a few minutes to clear it up. I have found the best thing to do is to run the windshield wipers.

ALLT4 · 06-15-2010, 07:17 AM

I had the same problem and was told also "all cars do that" well they don't. I have owned many cars trucks whatever in the past and none were as bad as this Camaro. Most of them didn't do it at all. As said the defrost vent never fully closes, I have no idea why this would be a good thing or necessary. Pretty much the only solution is to add in just a touch of heat and that seems to take care of it. Doesn't take much just a few clicks.

Blackhawk6 · 06-15-2010, 07:19 AM

Same Problem. Really bugs me while driving...

*SSE 4 2SS* · 06-15-2010, 07:21 AM

This problem will go away as the initial excitement of driving the Camaro eases...

Slow your breathing and relax...

motorhead · 06-15-2010, 07:21 AM

No every car doesn't do it. I have four other cars and trucks and this is the only one that does it for me. AS others have said above though adding a touch of heat does the trick.

skuttduck · 06-15-2010, 07:27 AM

My dad's 1993 Cavalier used to do the same thing. There was a certain temperature where you would run the defroster with the AC on, and it would haze up outside the window and you would have to run the wipers. if you turn off the defroster, the windows inside would fog up.

I've had this happen in my Camaro. I'm pretty sure it has happened in my Camry as well. It is odd that you have to run the wipers to get rid of that, but it beats not being able to see because of the haze on the inside of the windows.

Michelle42780 · 06-15-2010, 10:21 AM

My Kia did this also. I wouldn't say it's a "problem", it's fairly common. It's not like it's a defect or anything.

greenrail · 06-15-2010, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JUSKIDN

Does anyone else have problems with windshield humidty? I have a spot (about 2"x6") that appears when the A/C is on for the vents and not the defroster?? Mine seems to do it very frequently.

Does the moisture form on the inside or outside?

If it is on the outside, that's normal. It is from the cold air cooling the windshield and forming a cold spot on the glas. This causes the outside humidity to condens, forming moisture on the windshield.

Happens on every car I own. Normal.

To stop it, I increase the temperature setting on the AC.

ALLT4 · 06-15-2010, 10:58 AM

It's on the outside, the point is when turn your A/C to the "Vent" position, you would like it to be ONLY vents. No, not a defect just a poorly designed duct system.

greenrail · 06-15-2010, 11:22 AM

My 98 Camaro did it. So did my Acura RL,my Grand Prix, My Impala, my 95 Camaro.

Not a design flaw. It is basic thermo dynamics. Cold air on a concentrated area causes condensation. Will happen on almost any car or truck.

06-15-2010, 05:01 AM	#1
JUSKIDN Drives: 2010 Synergy Edition Join Date: May 2010 Location: Watson, LA Posts: 56 View My Garage	windshield humidity problems Does anyone else have problems with windshield humidty? I have a spot (about 2"x6") that appears when the A/C is on for the vents and not the defroster?? Mine seems to do it very frequently. __________________ Some people know the cost of everything and the value of nothing

06-15-2010, 07:13 AM	#3
SumToyRacing Drives: Red 2010 LT1 RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 53	I've noticed the same thing, but you just have to play with the temp control a bit to find the right temp to take that away but still keep you comfortable. __________________ Mine [8/10/2009] - 1LT RS / Victory Red / Black Interior

06-15-2010, 07:19 AM	#6
Blackhawk6 Drives: Born:18 Sept 2009 #47903 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gloucester Virginia Posts: 1,500 View My Garage	Same Problem. Really bugs me while driving... __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS________________________________________Litho#140

06-15-2010, 07:21 AM	#7
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,512	This problem will go away as the initial excitement of driving the Camaro eases... Slow your breathing and relax... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

06-15-2010, 07:27 AM	#9
skuttduck Drives: 2010 RJT 2LT Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 2,530	My dad's 1993 Cavalier used to do the same thing. There was a certain temperature where you would run the defroster with the AC on, and it would haze up outside the window and you would have to run the wipers. if you turn off the defroster, the windows inside would fog up. I've had this happen in my Camaro. I'm pretty sure it has happened in my Camry as well. It is odd that you have to run the wipers to get rid of that, but it beats not being able to see because of the haze on the inside of the windows. __________________ Check out my Camaro http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84133

06-15-2010, 07:17 AM	#4
lwlkr92 Drives: 2010 IOM Camaro 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 156 View My Garage	Yeah, it's quite annoying, especially when backing out of the garage. It takes quite a few minutes to clear it up. I have found the best thing to do is to run the windshield wipers.

06-15-2010, 07:17 AM	#5
ALLT4 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Howard PA Posts: 149	I had the same problem and was told also "all cars do that" well they don't. I have owned many cars trucks whatever in the past and none were as bad as this Camaro. Most of them didn't do it at all. As said the defrost vent never fully closes, I have no idea why this would be a good thing or necessary. Pretty much the only solution is to add in just a touch of heat and that seems to take care of it. Doesn't take much just a few clicks.

06-15-2010, 07:21 AM	#8
motorhead Drives: Love the one you're with Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Downtown Charlie Brown Posts: 11,850	No every car doesn't do it. I have four other cars and trucks and this is the only one that does it for me. AS others have said above though adding a touch of heat does the trick.

06-15-2010, 10:21 AM	#10
Michelle42780 Cracker Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Summit White/Beige Join Date: May 2010 Location: Azle, TX Posts: 557 View My Garage	My Kia did this also. I wouldn't say it's a "problem", it's fairly common. It's not like it's a defect or anything. __________________ 2010 Camaro \| 2LT \| RS \| Summit White \| Beige Interior \| Born: 5/10/10 \| Purchased 5/28/10

06-15-2010, 10:58 AM	#12
ALLT4 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Howard PA Posts: 149	It's on the outside, the point is when turn your A/C to the "Vent" position, you would like it to be ONLY vents. No, not a defect just a poorly designed duct system.

06-15-2010, 11:22 AM	#13
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	My 98 Camaro did it. So did my Acura RL,my Grand Prix, My Impala, my 95 Camaro. Not a design flaw. It is basic thermo dynamics. Cold air on a concentrated area causes condensation. Will happen on almost any car or truck. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

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