[geezz]

anyone else have this issue, if so what are possible solutions.

 

[Sly Bob]

When does it fog up and what Malibu do you have?

 

[Trend1]

As Bob pointed out can you be more specific? I have a 2009 and I don't have this issue.

 

[Malibu Glow]

Use the DEFROST cycle on the HVAC.

 

[2002MalibuLS]

When this happens to me, I just put the front defrost on for 1-2 mins. on high heat. Then turn it off. Works great.

 

[Ktrace35]

haha defrost does work but sometimes early in the morning when its still cold out my windows stay fogged up till my car is warmed up. i got a 2009 lt

 

[geezz]

sorry, its an '09, i believe its a 2LS (sunroof) and the fogging is every morning ... on my '06 equinox a wet hepa filter caused my fog ups ... seeing as the windshield is the only glass which fogs, its HVAC related, if it were a wet carpet, the whole interior would fog up (i've check the carpets and they're all dry. So i guess i'm asking if theres a cabin filter on the malibu or HVAC draing issues (don't hear any water sloshing around).

 

[GTPMALIBU]

my car fogs up like crazy to but it goes away fast

 

[mwcbu08]

Unless it is a problem, I usually get rid of a fogged up windshield with A/C and Hot selected.

 

[geezz]

this morning we got frost in the Oshawa area and as i suspected the windshield did not fog up ..... so either theres water that hasn't drained out of the HVAC or the cabin filter is damp/wet .... anyone know how to take off the cowl screen on my 2009 malibu

 

[Sly Bob]

It appears as though these cars do not have cabin filters. I am in Welland and I have yet to have a problem with fogging windows.

http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1765

 

[geezz]

It appears as though these cars do not have cabin filters. I am in Welland and I have yet to have a problem with fogging windows.

http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1765

It appears you are correct, GM Parts Direct, shows no such item .

 

[geezz]

It appears as though these cars do not have cabin filters. I am in Welland and I have yet to have a problem with fogging windows.

http://www.chevymalibuforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1765

It appears you are correct, GM Parts Direct, shows no such item.

 

[Macleod52]

It's called condensation. The inside of the car and the outside temperature are different which in turn makes condensation. It's normal during this time of year.

 

[geezz]

It's called condensation. The inside of the car and the outside temperature are different which in turn makes condensation. It's normal during this time of year.

In my case the windshield only fogs when i turn on the defrost, the glass isn't fogged when i get in, like it would be when the carpet is wet and in that case usually all the glass fogs. If one gets condensation on the windshield, its usually a seal issue (gap in the sealant)

 

[Malibu Glow]

That's nothing to worry about, onve the tmperature of the engine comes up you'll get warm air blowing through the system. Remember there's moisture in the air all the time and on cool mornings when the car is still cold the HVAC system will just blow the cold moist air through the system and can initially help fog up the windshield till there's warm air blowing.

 

[Macleod52]

That's nothing to worry about, onve the tmperature of the engine comes up you'll get warm air blowing through the system. Remember there's moisture in the air all the time and on cool mornings when the car is still cold the HVAC system will just blow the cold moist air through the system and can initially help fog up the windshield till there's warm air blowing.

Exactly, this has happened on all the vehicles I've ever owned. In the right conditions, turning the defroster on before the engine is warmed up will cause this to happen. It's a PITA, but normal.

 

[Macleod52]

So... Seems like I've got a problem now. lol Windshield is full of frost, to the point where I can't see outside. I've had a little bit on all of my cars, but never this bad.

What I don't understand is that I use my defrost daily. This should still be turning on the evaporator, right? There should be no reason to turn on the A/C, correct? It's only started happening once we got down in the single digits. I'm going to make sure that the car is not set to recirculate (even though last I knew it was always set to bring fresh air in.).

 

[realoldman]

You may not have the selector switch that controls where the heat goes in the proper place. When making the selection for the warm air to come out on your feet you also have the option to direct some of the air on the windshield, and also on the side windows by the rear view mirrows. When in the heater position you can direct all the air to come out on your feet, or move the switch a small amount to direct the air in both places. You can tell where the air is going by the sound. The switch is not market for both of these locations, you must expermint to find out for yourself.

 

[Macleod52]

You may not have the selector switch that controls where the heat goes in the proper place. When making the selection for the warm air to come out on your feet you also have the option to direct some of the air on the windshield, and also on the side windows by the rear view mirrows. When in the heater position you can direct all the air to come out on your feet, or move the switch a small amount to direct the air in both places. You can tell where the air is going by the sound. The switch is not market for both of these locations, you must expermint to find out for yourself.

The only two settings I ever use are full defrost, or I use the bi-level setting. I never use the defrost/feet setting. I would say that 90% of the time I'm using the full defrost since by the time I get to work, or home the windows have just barely defrosted themselves. That's why I'm not understanding why I have a moisture issue seeing as how I predominantely use the defroster.