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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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I noticed that when I left the temperature setting on slightly cool, just turned off the A/C / fan, that a pretty good bit of condensation formed in the center of the windshield just above the dashboard. Is this normal? I turned the temperature to a warmer setting and hit the defroster to get rid of it. Just making sure that I don't have some sort of leak or anything.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:32 PM
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Sounds normal to me. If you had a leak, it would have still been there or gotten worse. It went away so no worries.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Read the fan operation part of your manual, I believe that it says something to the effect of always having to have the fan on or condensation will form??
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 12:43 PM
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Sounds normal to me. Little or no airflow plus humidity levels and/or temperature differenceswill often result in windows fogging up. Keeping the inside of the windows clean will mitigate (but not stop) condensation/fogging.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 01:15 PM
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It can happen on any car. Just has something to do with the moisture in the air and temperature of the glass when it hits it. Dont worry and have a great day.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Make sure its not set on recirculate. That will cause condensation from your sweaty little body and hot breath.[:'(]
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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No, it's not on recirculate. I was just a little worried because it only formed in this one spot in the center of the windshield. Thanks for all the feedback. (^_^)d
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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Its normal but to be sure pull your carpet back on the passengers side
and check for the dreaded under dash water dispensor some stangs
came with. [:@]
Catch it early and by-pass the moldy smell that is in the future.
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 04:15 PM
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its fine no worries....
Old Feb 6, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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I get it all the time, I think part of it is dependent on the humidity where you live.I live in FL, so pretty much any time I run my AC I'll get it over time. Annoying? Yes. Problem? Nah.



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