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Front Window Fogging [08/2023 - ]: Description

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If the windshield frequently fogs up even though the air conditioning system is operating, the following factors may be the cause.

Malfunction Status Factor
Windshield frequently fogs up
  • Compressor
  • Refrigerant volume
  • Servo motor
  • Damper and damper link
  • Evaporator temp. sensor (No. 1 cooler thermistor)
  • Air conditioning pressure sensor
  • Cooling electric expansion valve (cooler expansion valve)
  • Heating electric expansion valve (No. 2 cooler expansion valve)
  • Low pressure magnetic valve (No. 1 magnet valve assembly)
  • Evaporator front magnetic valve (No. 2 magnet valve assembly)
  • High pressure magnetic valve (No. 3 magnet valve assembly)
  • Pressure regulator sub-assembly
  • Ambient temp. sensor (thermistor assembly)
  • Water cooling condenser refrigerant temperature sensor (No. 2 air conditioning thermistor assembly)
  • External condenser refrigerant temperature sensor (thermostat assembly)
  • No. 4 air conditioning thermistor assembly

    Evaporator refrigerant temperature sensor (No. 4 air conditioning thermistor assembly)

  • Heat pump ECU assembly