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RE: Fogged up Windows



Joe Yakubik mentioned something like that to me as well (for the 91
200q's). Haven't checked since I don't seem to have that problem (just
watch now that I've mentioned it in public...).
- peter, peterhe@microsoft.com, issaquah, wa, usa
  91 200qw
  94 acura legend gs
  80 mazda 626


>-----Original Message-----
>From:	Shaun Mullen [SMTP:smullen@philly.infi.net]
>Sent:	Thursday, October 17, 1996 12:37 PM
>To:	Mike Miller
>Cc:	quattro
>Subject:	Re: Fogged up Windows
>
>> My 91 200q fogs up the windows whenever I use the econ setting for heat or
>>the
>> outside temp is below 40F and I use the defrost. I believe that below 40F,
>>the
>> compressor doesn't come on. Any ideas where the moisture in the incoming
>>air
>> is coming from? Is there a drain that might be clogged. Where is the heater
>> core located?
>> Thanks,
>> mike miller - seattle,wa
>
>Had the same problem through the summer under slightly different
>circumstances with my hi-mileage '92 100CSQW.  Thanks to a tip from a
>q-lister, the problem turned out to be a clogged "secret" drain under
>the plenum beneath the dash instrument cluster under the hood.  You with
>me?  The drain had four years' accumulation of leaves and twigs that
>caused the fogging, and eventually water in the footwells after heavy
>rains.  Good luck, Shaun