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Jan 29, 2005 | 07:54 PM

CrazyFazy

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windows fogging up

I have a 88 bronco2 and it seems like ever since i owned it the windows have fogged up badly. The heater works great but the side windows in the front and rear get to where you cant see out of them. I have to put the window down in order to use my mirror. The windshield even wants to fog up unless i have the defrost almost on high. This is getting to be a driving hazard and the only way i can back up is to open the drivers door. Where can all this moisture be coming from? The other day i actually had to scrape the INSIDE of my windshield. I am not sure if i removed the bags of insulation on either side of the cowl but i will check. Anyone think this could cause this problem or have any suggestions? Thanks.

Jan 29, 2005 | 08:00 PM

Ken00

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Sounds like a leaking heater core to me.

Jan 29, 2005 | 08:04 PM

SquatchMobile

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Originally Posted by Ken00

Sounds like a leaking heater core to me.

Same here. Crazy, wipe off a big area of fog from the windsheild with your bare hand- if it feels slightly oily, it's your heater core.

-Sarge

Jan 29, 2005 | 08:23 PM

CrazyFazy

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Guys i am going to check for that tomorrow. It really doesnt use much fluid just a drop or two every now and then. This is a good suggestion though and one that i totally missed. What is involved in changing the heater core on this? It has been so long since i did any work to this i have totally forgotten if its located inside behind the glove box or not. LOL.

Jan 29, 2005 | 11:54 PM

bronco2man

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sounds like a heater core problem, had that problem at one time in my 88 bronco II

Jan 30, 2005 | 07:27 AM

DJ_FX

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mine had a lot of moisture in it, i just put it in the garage and im going to barrow a dehumidafier from my neighbour when it warms up. the bronco is prone to leaks, water can get in, make its way to the driver and passenger floor, then evaporate. and it could also be the heater core as everyone said.
actually, dosent the heater core have engine coolent in it? that stuff isnt supposed to freeze. also, if the heater core was leaking, you would smell it when the heater is on.

my 2 cents is that your best bet would be to park it in a warm garage and run a dehumidifer in it with the windows closed

Jan 30, 2005 | 07:33 AM

SShank42

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Mine does the same thing. Mine is not the heater core. It get water on the floorboard from leaking windshield and then when it starts to warm up inside the vehichle it forms condisation on the inside of the windows.