Condensation on Windows inside
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Condensation on Windows inside
01 regular cab f150 xlt. For a few months now,every now and then, all the windows will get wet on inside of cab while in driveway overnight. I made sure all windows were closed completely. Anyone else have this weird problem or have an idea of what's going on?
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There are quite a few ways to get that much moisture inside the cab.
You could be bringing it in with you (snow, rain, etc.).
Was coffee, water, soda, tea, etc. spilled in the cab?
How long did it sit? Moist can seep in and build up.
From inside the cab, check the top of the rear window for signs of moisture or staining. This a problem area especially if you have a sliding read window.
Speaking of sliding rear windows, check all around (and below) it for moisture or staining.
Check the floorboard under the glove box. The heater core could be leaking.
There are lots of ways for moisture to get in the cab. These are just a few.
You could be bringing it in with you (snow, rain, etc.).
Was coffee, water, soda, tea, etc. spilled in the cab?
How long did it sit? Moist can seep in and build up.
From inside the cab, check the top of the rear window for signs of moisture or staining. This a problem area especially if you have a sliding read window.
Speaking of sliding rear windows, check all around (and below) it for moisture or staining.
Check the floorboard under the glove box. The heater core could be leaking.
There are lots of ways for moisture to get in the cab. These are just a few.
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If your coolant level is down, you may have a leaking heater core. That will put moisture into the cab.
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When I shampooed the seats in mine, I had condensation on the inside windows the next morning. Had you recently detailed the interior?
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That aside, the humidity from my leaks has been from the rear leaking. A new shot of butyl tape cures that. But, the whole creature has to be removed.
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