Passat (B6) :: Windshield Do Not Defrost?

It's winter here in the northeast and for some reason all of the windows in the car including the windshield do not defrost. The rear window is fine but none of the windows defrost. I've tried everything and cannot find a solution except driving with the windows down. Is this a common issue or is there anything i can do to fix thiss?

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Elantra HD (2006-10) :: 2008 - Windshield Defrost Not Working

I have a 2008 Elantra Sedan Limited. The far right control knob for the direction of airflow does not work anymore. A few months back int would make a short strange noise when switching from the feet or head to defrost, etc. Then is stopped working last month and now it only blows air to the head area. Is there a cheap way to fix this? My brother who is a parts manager at a Ford dealer says it is most likely a faulty switch inside and a dealer only item.

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Prius (2001-03) :: 2002 - Non Functioning Blower Fan (No Heat / No Defrost)

I'm headed north in a couple days to the frigid regions of the country and I little worried cause my blower fan is now completely non-functioning (no heat, no defrost ). It came on a couple times since I bought it recently, usually after hitting a bump and stayed on for a while, but now it hasn't come on at all in a while. I checked all the fuses, they all looked good.

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Subaru - Crosstrek :: 2014 - EV Does Not Engage When Front Windshield Defrost Is On

I was finally told today, after several bouts of no EV on my 2014 Crosstrek Hybrid, lasting,1 to 3 days, that running the front windshield defrost PROHIBITS the use of the fully electronic engine. I came to this conclusion serendipitous on my own, but was not offered this explanation until today.

What is the best method to try to contact other Crosstrek Hybrid owners to gauge the validity of the explanation I was given regarding the operation of my hybrid? I have already posted to the Subaru forum.

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Ford Excursion :: A/C Automatically Switches To Windshield Defrost Vents

I have a 2002 Ex with the 7.3. Every time I put it into 4x4, the A/C automatically switches to the windshield defrost vents. After a couple minutes it switches back the the A/C vents. I'm assuming that isn't normal.

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Passat (B7) :: Squeaky Driver Side Window On Roll Down And Lagging Defrost On Windshield

Just wanted to note a squeaky driver side window on roll down and a lagging defrost on the windshield.

2012 Passat TDI SE 4k miles.

Other than that really like the car so far.

They say they are ordering a new window guide or something to fix it.

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Ford F-150 (2004-2008) :: 2005 FX4 - Blower To Be Set At High Speed To Get Enough Air To Defrost Windshield

Whether in heat or AC mode and any dial position, I'm not getting nearly enough air blowing out of the vents to cool or heat the cabin in a timely manner. The fan switch is working in all positions but I have to use high speed all the time to get enough air to defrost the windshield. I've also noticed that when defrost is selected, air only comes out on the inside part of the vents, not the outside. Is there a cabin filter on this truck, I've checked auto parts stores and they don't list anything for it.

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Ford 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel :: Windshield Defrost And Floor Vents Won't Work

No matter what I do with the settings for my heater in my lariat air only blows out of the dash vents. Defrost and floor vents don't work it still blows hot air out of the dash vents. I'm not sure what the deal is maybe the vacuum system? I did a search and all I could find was people having trouble with air ONLY blowing out of the defroster and my case is just the opposite.

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Prius C :: Foam Coming Out From Where The Windshield Meets Dash

Title pretty much says it all. There's a piece of black foam that appears to be slowly coming further out from where the windshield meets the dash. It's happening in two different places, but appears it may be one long piece. What is the purpose of this foam? Should I be concerned? Concerned enough to take it somewhere now, or just point it out at my first maintenance appointment?

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Prius (2004-09) :: No Air Coming From Windshield Vents / Won't Defog

Today I have noticed that my windscreen won't defogged. Normally it will just takes 30-40 seconds for it to clear. It seems the air that blow to the windshield has blocked or it won't channelled the air to the windshield vents. I tried to feel the air at the windshield vents, but couldn't feel anything. The air seems to comes from the front and the legs only no matter what button/switched pressed. I think the air conditioning amplifier may be faulty. I am thinking of replace it. I have searched the internet, but so far I cannot see any tutorial how to replace it.

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Jeep - Grandcherokee :: 2003 - A/C And Heater Control Panel Switch Is Stuck In The Windshield Defrost Setting

I have a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee with about 240000 miles on the clock. Words cannot describe how impressed I am by this car. However, yesterday I noticed that the selector switch where one chooses to direct the air output has failed me. It seems to be stuck in the windshield defrost setting, unable to redirect the airflow to anywhere else. I am however still able to control the temperature as well as A/C settings. The switch felt strangely 'limp' almost as though it is no longer connected to whatever engineering or witchcraft it is attached to behind the control panel. What are your thoughts on this? Could it be as simple as some mechanical linkage that has snapped off? Just to recap: blower motor, heat and A/C are not affected by this.

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Prius (Gen 3) :: Rushing Air Sound Coming From Narrow Gap Between Rubber And Windshield

For months I've been hearing the sound of rushing air coming from the direction of the front passenger side door. I've been trying to ignore it, but it's been getting worse. Today I noticed what appears to be a narrow gap between the rubber stripping and the front windshield near the wiper blade tip. Could that be where air is leaking in?

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Prius C :: Loud Noise Coming From Front Windshield Area

I have a noise coming from what seems like the front windshield area. It sounds like when you have a balloon full of air and open a small hole and let it out. That loud squealing noise that it makes is basically exactly the same as the noise I am experiencing.

It happens when I'm going 70mph in high winds or over 80mph without high winds. And when it happens it's constant.

I talked to the dealership and they told me it's fine... mostly because it happens randomly and it's hard to replicate unless you go 90 it always happens but they obviously aren't going to test drive my car going 90mph to find the noise.

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Ford A/C :: 2002 - Air Coming From The Top Defrost Vents

I have a 2002 SuperCrew - I've recharged the coolant - I can fill the air coming from the top defrost vents.

No matter what button I press on the air controls and can't get the air to switch to the vents. What the problem could be?

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Golf/GTI VI :: AC Automatically Coming On When Switching From Vents To Defrost?

Car do this? Seems odd to me. Iss there a way to disable via VCDS?

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Ford A/C :: Little Thud And Then All Air Starts Coming Out Of Defrost Vents On Max Setting

1994 f150. When i use the max a/c setting, sometimes after a few minutes I hear a little thud and then all the air starts coming out of the defrost vents. This doesn't happen when using the regular a/c setting.

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Ford A/C :: 1978 F150 XLT - No Heat Coming Out Of Defrost Vents

I just picked up a 78 F150 Ranger XLT with a 351M in it this past friday. I am absolutely in LOVE with her. She is a great solid truck. One issue I am having though is that she blows hot air out the vents over the hump but nothing is coming out the top of the dash. I am guessing that i will have to take the dash off and clean out the box check the door etc. What did you do to rectify?

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Santa FE SM (2001-06) :: Smoking Engine When The Defrost Is On

When I turn on the defrost in my 02 santa fe, the engine smokes. when i'm parked and turn on the defrost, the car stalls out.

What I think is the timing belt seems to be making a funny noise, and my wife thinks she saw the smoke coming from there. it looks to be in good shape, though.

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Saturn :: 2001 - Knob Stuck Between A/C And Defrost?

a 2001 4-dr. Saturn sedan. We had a cold rainstorm a few nights ago while I was driving my car and my windows started to fog up. I attempted to move the switch from the vents to the defroster, and the knob stopped -- and stuck -- in mid-turn. After a bit of a struggle, I was finally able to get the switch over to defrost -- but the next day, when I again needed the A/C, the switch would not turn back. I took it to a Saturn mechanic who quoted $1,000 to fix it. I took it to another mechanic who doesn't specialize and he could only quote his labor -- about $200. It is now in the floor vent/defrost position and I can live with that -- but I would like to have it fixed some day. Is this a hopeless cause since Saturns are no longer manufactured?

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