Hi all
I am having a problem with the interior misting, seems like the whole of the inside fogs up on start up....anyone else had this problem? takes forever to de mist before i can take off! help!!

thanks

 

Not quite sure what you are saying?
The interior "mists"?
Water vapor coming in through the vents?
Windows fogging over?

 

It sounds like the inside of your car may be damp and when it is cool out, it evaporates on your windows. Your might try leaving your windows down, on a nice day, and allowing it to dry out.

 

Check the drain under the cowl in front of the windshield, if it is plugged up water can overflow into the air intake for the heating/ac ducts and from there into the car. Also check the drain for the a/c cooling unit if the moisture from that cannot escape it will get blown into the car. Moisture inside this unit can lead to mold and smells. Think legionnaires disease, yikes!

 

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ide-cabin.html

try this thread. some good info on which AC/vent settings to try.

 

the wndows on the inside are fogging over,usually in the evening when its cooler outside,I have to use my defrost up high forever to clear it,never had this before on any other car I have owned...wondered if this is a common problem on the crossfires?

 

Thanks guys!
I'l check out the threads!

 

Warm, moist daytime air will condense on the windows when the outside cools down at night. Think "still". If there is extra dampness in the car from leaks it will be worse. Leave it in the sun on a hot day to thoroughly dry out and follow the thread advice to check for leaks. Only other option is to leave the windows cracked at night so the temperature equalizes faster and there will be less window condensation. PS - btw, beautiful color.

 

When I lived in an apartment I found leaving the moist and warmer underground parking and getting into the cold air outside my windows would mist up dangerously fast leaving me blind to the outside of the car. Using the heater to defog the windscreen only made it worse until the car had warmed up. At times the water would be so bad as to run down the windscreen inside the car.
This can also occur when the A/C evaporator is still wet from use in the hours previous and the air is drawn over the coil and enters the cabin, it will not go away until the evaporator is drier. Also check that the evap. drain is not plugged up from slime.

 

I think the owner's manual says to;

1. Turn on the AC
2. Turn temp dials up
3. Close the vents
4. Move the selector to defrost

It works quickly....seems odd, but turning on the AC dehumidifies the air.

 

No, the cold surface of the AC condenses the moisture in the air coming from the cabin and does not allow it to re-enter the cabin.

 

Good point.....it does work, kind of a PITA....but does work.

Changed Fred's air filters today with MANN replacements....originals said Mercedes & Mann on them.

 

Mine was doing this, it was a leaking rear window. The leaked under the panels and was tough to see, collected under the storage compartment in the back. It's an easy fix and was covered by the dealer. The window repair man stated this was a common problem for the Crossfire, evidently the rear window gasket blows out easily if you hit it with high pressure like at car wash.

 

Maznanno, did u find a solution? Just purchased my 2004 White crossfire limited coupe this week and noticed the same thing happening. Help if u can please.

 

I always leave the air on and have not had any problems....seems when using just the fan with air off I have the problem with misting.
It used to be pretty severe, if I used just the fan in a matter of seconds I would have to pull over because I was blinded!

Hope that helps

 

What do you mean you leave the air on? Air conditioner? Do you have the vents on or on the floor or what? Sorry,new to the car and don't know all the in and outs yet. Thanks for quick reply.

 

yeah I leave the air conditioner on all the time....thats the only thing I have done to cure my problem! vents are normally set to interior.

thanks

 

Vents set to interior,not defrost? Thanks again.

 

I drove my car every day for years through all kinds of weather. I noticed that my windows would fog up VERY easily on certain days. My solution was to turn on the AC and it would clear right up. I thought it was unusual because my other cars through the years never reacted like the crossfire before. I alway assumed that it was because our cabins were very small and air tight.

 

yes sorry set on defrost...but key is to always have it set on air con!

You will get the hang of it and it won't be an issue ....I love the crossfire, for the money you pay for one.. it's a whole lot of fun, brilliant driving car.

cheers, Maz.