Really foggy windows

TheOtherside · Post by **TheOtherside** » 10 May 2019, 16:07

Not sure why but my windows always fog up in my 98 V70R.

It's almost like it fogs up worse when I have the climate controls turned on.

Any idea why?

I cleaned the inside and outside of the windows too, still does it.

Thanks,
Justin

TheOtherside · Post by **TheOtherside** » 10 May 2019, 16:54

Also, I smell coolant in the cabin now that om paying attention to it...

crlande · Post by **crlande** » 10 May 2019, 16:56

Either the HVAC drain is clogged or the heater core is leaking which sometimes tends to leave a film on window.

TheOtherside · Post by **TheOtherside** » 10 May 2019, 17:01

crlande wrote: 10 May 2019, 16:56 Either the HVAC drain is clogged or the heater core is leaking which sometimes tends to leave a film on window.

Thank you so much! I'll start looking!

Post by **wizechatmgr** » 10 May 2019, 17:16

When you wipe the windows down is it a bit white and potentially a bit milky? If so, that is most definitely your heater core.

Good luck!

TheOtherside · Post by **TheOtherside** » 10 May 2019, 17:18

wizechatmgr wrote: 10 May 2019, 17:16 When you wipe the windows down is it a bit white and potentially a bit milky? If so, that is most definitely your heater core.

Good luck!

I'll look! What should I wipe them with? Windex? Should I wipe them down with the climate control on or off?

Thank you guys for the help!!!

tardcart · Post by **tardcart** » 10 May 2019, 17:27

best to order online a Bahr or volvo heater core. dont source local or allow your mechanic to decide.

Post by **RickHaleParker** » 10 May 2019, 17:31

TheOtherside wrote: 10 May 2019, 17:18 I'll look! What should I wipe them with?

A clean dark colored cloth with nothing on it. You are trying to find out what the color of the stuff stuck on the windshield is and nothing more.

TheOtherside · Post by **TheOtherside** » 10 May 2019, 21:58

tardcart wrote: 10 May 2019, 17:27 best to order online a Bahr or volvo heater core. dont source local or allow your mechanic to decide.

I'll look! Thank you kindly!

Post by **Clemens** » 11 May 2019, 01:06

it is an easy DIY job. just be sure to have two large bags under the heater core if you pull it pr you will have quite some water running where it is hard to dry out.