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Old 08-08-18, 08:43 AM
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In the morning on warm, humid days I get condensation on outside of front window. This is at bottom center where the vent on top of the dash blows air up onto window.

This happens when I run the AC on cool. Without defrost on. Technically, I understand why. But, I never had this happen on any of my previous Lexus'.

The coverage is about 3 inches high and width of the inside vent.

Doesn't matter what position vents are in. Or, if S-Flow is on or off.

My airflow changes correctly as I change the settings.

Any ideas why this is happening.

Very annoying----



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Originally Posted by rugmankc
In the morning on warm, humid days I get condensation on outside of front window. This is at bottom center where the vent on top of the dash blows air up onto window.
This happens when I run the AC on cool. Without defrost on. Technically, I understand why. But, I never had this happen on any of my previous Lexus'.
The coverage is about 3 inches high and width of the inside vent.
Doesn't matter what position vents are in. Or, if S-Flow is on or off.
My airflow changes correctly as I change the settings.
Any ideas why this is happening.
Very annoying----
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Quite normal this also happened to me on my MB under certain atmospheric conditions, don't worry run the wipers

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Tried in auto setting? Or draw outside air or not?
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hmmm?

I don't use Auto. Never have.

This happens more in mornings when I leave garage. Maybe the garage holds more humidity overnite. I can try the Auto and opening windows for a minute.

But, as mentioned, never had this issue before--
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Thanks Cocal,

I must have accidentally started 2 same topic threads. Mods can delete one.

I can run wipers. But, it just re-condenses. Plus, if some bugs are on windshield, they will smear. And, I don't want keep using the washer fluid. I know, I am OCD.

I haven't seen this issue mentioned before. So, was wondering if a car ventilation system issue.
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