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Old 12-03-2012, 12:17 PM
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What would cause condensation on the inside of all the windows
Fixed a leaking vapor barrier last week. All the floors are dry and I couldn't find any dampness anywhere. It was so wet that I had to dry all the windows with a towel. Any ideas?
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it is still wet - it doesn't have to be wet to the touch... keep the windows cracked open (on dry days) and have it air dried over time...
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also run the A/C all the time to help dehumidify the interior until the the problem goes away.
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And also make sure that the fresh air flaps are open & not closed. No green LEDs should be illuminated on your AUC (auto recirculation) button.

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Fixed a leaking vapor barrier last week. All the floors are dry and I couldn't find any dampness anywhere. It was so wet that I had to dry all the windows with a towel. Any ideas?
Did you check trunk for water?

Other than that, just humidity on the inside. You should leave something cracked to let the car vent.
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Awesome info guys!! Thanks!!
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Also, when the vent turns on by itself at startup, leave it. That helps vent the car.
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^^ What they said - Running the A/C dries out the interior so run it as much as you can - regardless of the temperature you set make sure "A/C" is selected
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Check the drains for your sun roof. They get clogged and the water runs into the cabin.
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