2005 Accord: foggy windows (when rainy)

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Boris - 20 Oct 2005 05:18 GMT

Hi,

I'm having this problem with windshield and side windows.
Switching ventillation fans to direct flow to windows doesn't help much.
What does help: turning on air-conditioner...but it gets pretty cold in the
car that way.
Is this a problem with Honda cars?..my other car: Subaru - doesn't have this
problem.

Thanks,
Boris

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'Curly Q. Links' - 20 Oct 2005 06:13 GMT

> Hi,
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> Thanks,
> Boris

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The manual probably suggests turning on the AC and the heat at the same
time. Works for me. Sometimes turning recirc on will dry all the air
inside, rather than sucking in damp outside air. It's a great manual.

'Curly'

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Elmo P. Shagnasty - 20 Oct 2005 12:26 GMT

> What does help: turning on air-conditioner...but it gets pretty cold in the
> car that way.

Why is it getting cold? Don't you have the temperature turned to warm?

Just make sure the AC button is lit, the fan is on, and the temperature
knob turned to a temperature you want. AC isn't about making cold air;
it's about making DRY air. Let the AC dry the air, then let the system
make sure the air is at a comfortable temperature for you as it blows it
out.

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Ernest Cassirer - 21 Oct 2005 04:00 GMT

I don't know about the 2005 Accord,but in my 2004 Civic,when I put it in
Defrost,the air conditioner automatically comes on without the AC light
lighting. I understand in Canadian models the AC light does come on.( I
don't understand why the difference). Same recommendation about temp
setting.

> > What does help: turning on air-conditioner...but it gets pretty cold in the
> > car that way.
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> make sure the air is at a comfortable temperature for you as it blows it
> out.

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Brian Smith - 20 Oct 2005 14:09 GMT

> Hi,
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> Is this a problem with Honda cars?..my other car: Subaru - doesn't have
> this problem.

LOL! Adjust the temperature setting to the temperature you find comfortable.

Brian

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homehive@verizon.net - 20 Oct 2005 19:19 GMT

> > Hi,
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>
> Brian

Yes, I believe it is common in Honda Accords. I drive a 1996 Honda
Accord 25th Anniversary Edition and I had the same problem from the
beginning. In a cold rain or a snowy day, the windows would fog up and
stay fogged up. I tried using the setting that used reheated the auto
compartment air and that only made it worse.

My own particular solution:
1) Use ONLY the heater selection that heats INCOMING air.
2) Turn the heater thermostat and fan up all the way.
3) Select the full defrost setting.
4) Press the ON button of the air conditioner.
The windows will de-fog. The air conditioner will not
significantly cool the air flow but will dehumidify it.
4) Turn off the air conditioner
5) Return the heater thermostat and fan settings to their normal
(that is, MEDIUM settings.
6) Select the button that send heated air to both the passenger
compartment and windshield defoggers.
The windows should now remain clear. (as long as the defoggers can
keep the glass warm.)

Despite this quirk, my Accord in the most reliable car that I have ever
driven. I intend to keep it for a LONG time.

homehive@verizon.net

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