Defogger Controls Problems in popular cars
Defogger Controls problem is a common vehicle problem that happens to most car brands and models. The following is a sample list of Defogger Controls problems reported in most popular vehicles.
Defogger Controls problem of Chevrolet Equinox
The vehicle having this issue was a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox. I have a 2006 chevy Equinox that the heater does not work. The blower fan and all the switches are fine. When I turn the temp knob to hot air, only get cold come out. Does not matter what setting the mode door is in. Vehicle no longer blows hot air when heat is on therefore the defroster will not blow hot air as well. This is a safety hazard! if windows are fogged or iced during inclement weather you can not see and could cause an accident resulting in fatalities. I found over 500 complaints about the same problem on the internet. Problem seems to be with a plastic temperature door valve (temperature blend door) that is broken. The cost is over 1,000 and I am being told gm will not fix the problem. I have two small children and we are freezing in my car that I bought to be a "family" vehicle. This is just one more problem to the list of things I have already had fixed in this car since I bought it. This defogger controls issue occurred 10/18/12.
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Defogger Controls problem of Chevrolet Astro
The car involved was a 2002 Chevrolet Astro. Recently I took my van to a dealer because the knob on the a/c fan melted off it cost 600 dlrs in repairs the hvac knob had melted off also the connector and resistor had burned out . The entire wiring harness was melted together. No fuse blew to prevent his form happening we are not sure what caused this to occur. My concern is that this could have caused a fire in the dash while I was driving resulting in severe injury accident or even death. Please contact me if there was a recall I missed or if there is any information as to why this happened. Thank you for your time concern chevy owner. This defogger controls problem happened on Jul. 5, 2012.
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Defogger Controls problem of Chrysler Town & Country
The vehicle involved is a 2000 Chrysler town and country. Consumer states while driving under rainy conditions, at highway speeds. The windshield wipers failed to operate when the switch was turned on. Please provide any further information.
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Defogger Controls problem of Chrysler Sebring
The vehicle having this issue was a 1996 Chrysler Sebring. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is 3C3EL45H9T_. There is a leak that lets rain in the vehicle and causes moisture inside the vehicle that fogs up front windshield. When defogger is activated it gets worse. Dealer has been contacted.
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Defogger Controls problem of Dodge Ram 3500
The vehicle is a 1999 Dodge Ram 3500. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) is 1B7MF3367X_. While replacing negative battery cable to negative post a direct charge occurred. Dealer notified. The consumer stated that the battery cable sparked due to the manifold relay points being welded together. The failure date was Jan. 5, 2002.
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Defogger Controls problem of Dodge Ram 1500
The vehicle having this issue was a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The VIN of this Ram 1500 is 1D7HA16NX3_. No heater defrost controls. This defogger controls issue occurred Saturday, May 1, 2010.
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Defogger Controls problem of Ford F-350
The car involved is a 1999 Ford F-350. While traveling smelled smoke. Soon after that air conditioning fan stopped blowing . Consumer pulled vehicle over, and noticed signs of a fire meltig the wiring harness. Fuse panel and blower switch heater were replaced at consumer's cost. Please provide further information.
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Defogger Controls problem of Ford F-350
The vehicle involved was a 1998 Ford F-350. The VIN of this vehicle was 1FTWX3352X_. When consumer drives he smells diesel fumes. Headlight and interior lights hesitate when they are first turned on. Transmission doesn't shift correctly. Driveline has too much slack. Doors rattle. Rubber trim around back door is coming off. Heater switch is bad. Loud exhaust leak after starting the truck in the morning. All of these problems have been reported to the dealer. This defogger controls issue occurred Jan. 1, 2000.
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Defogger Controls problem of GMC Sierra
The car is a 1998 GMC Sierra. Consumer states that the vehicle windshield wipers works intermittently. Dealer notified. This defogger controls issue occurred Jun. 15, 2003.
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Defogger Controls problem of GMC Safari
The car was a 1996 GMC Safari. VIN of the vehicle was 1GKDM19W4T_. Intake manifold gasket - needed replaced with less than 70k miles on van. Heater fan dashboard switch - when set on floor heat only, it blows out both at the defroster and the floor. Windshield wiper motor - after it stopped working, we grounded the motor and it started working again - now it works intermittently, but not when you usually need it most. Driver's side window motor - failed and required replacement. Air conditioning tube - became brittle and broke - repaired it and the a/c works correctly again. This issue happened on Saturday, July 15, 2000.
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Defogger Controls problem of Honda Odyssey
The car was a 2005 Honda Odyssey. Recently noticed like the brakes are not released fully after the application resulting in a "flat tire feeling with noise" took the minivan for scheduled recall service. Per service person, they replaced the caps of brake master cylinder. Driving back home @ 70 miles, felt like the steering loosing control, stopped at the near by Chevrolet service center: they didn't felt any major issues with the steering but felt like the service wasn't done as they said. All the dust was evenly there all over the master cylinder: all over the bonnet. I feel no change with the friction noise from the brakes: " a little worse?"
how do I ensure that a genuine service was done? now I feel insecure to drive on this, like driving on black ices. The electronic system was rest last time, but not it is back to not working good: resulting with trouble with the a/c knob not working smoothly. The failure date was May 26, 2012.
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Defogger Controls problem of Honda Civic
The car was a 2003 Honda Civic. The VIN of this vehicle was SHHEP33533_. Premature and complete failure of climate control panel operating heat, air, and defroster in vehicle. This problem occurred on 07/28/05.
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Defogger Controls problem of Hyundai Sonata
The car involved is a 2005 Hyundai Sonata. The VIN of this Sonata is KMHWF25SX5_. Bought 2005 hyuandi on 12/8/04. Experienced vibration on 12/9/05 took car back to dealership in cleveland tennessee, they said nothing was wrong, but they thought that the bolts that hold the motor in car needed to be tightened. Took car back 3 days later for the same problem vibration, they said that the bolts needed to be tightened again. Took the car back on three other occasions and they continued to tighten the bolts that hold the engine in the car. Finally a representative was called in to look at the car he had me to drive the car and told me that it was normal for the car to have a vibration when sitting still and that nothing was wrong with the car. Also, he said that the bolts needed to be tightened that hold the engine in. The failure date was Thursday, December 9, 2004.
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Defogger Controls problem of Hyundai Elantra
The vehicle involved is a 2001 Hyundai Elantra. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was KMHDN45DX1_. While air system is cut off outside air still enters vehicle. Out side air enters both in fresh mode and recirculation mode. This problem occurred on 03/12/2001.
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Defogger Controls problem of Jeep Wrangler
The vehicle was a 2006 Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle's vehicle identification number (VIN) was 1J4FA39S16_. My wife and I were on a trip in our 2006 Wrangler (with 10,802 miles on it),it was very cold this night and windows were fogging up. We turned on the defroster for the first time and within a minute our windshield cracked. I called our local dealership and was told that my warranty did not cover this item and I had to pay them to replace my window. I later found out it should have been covered. 12 month or 12,000 miles. I think they might have a safety issue wit this so more people need to complain. The failure date was Thursday, February 1, 2007.
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Defogger Controls problem of Jeep Wrangler
The VIN of this vehicle is 1J4FA59S0Y_. 2000 Jeep Wrangler. The wiring to the a/c control switch shorts out and causes a minor fire. The switch has been replaced and it happened again. There was evidence of a previous fix in spliced wiring. The wiring harness is no longer available. Research on Jeep related web sites has proven to me that this is not an isolated incidence and occurs in many of the surrounding model years. There is a design flaw in the three posts that connect to the selector switch, they are to close to each other. This problem occurred on Dec. 1, 2010.
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Defogger Controls problem of Lincoln Town Car
The vehicle having this issue was a 1999 Lincoln Town Car. Defroster system does not function in adverse weather properly. The positioning of the vents are not directed correctly. So the windows do not get cleared. Dealer is aware of problem, and says its a factory defect.
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Defogger Controls problem of Lincoln Mark Viii
The vehicle involved was a 1998 Lincoln Mark Viii. I have been reviewing the file on Lincoln mark 8's '97 & 98 and noticed that there were at least 10 complaints about the ventilation/heating/a/c blend door problem with this car. How many complaints does it take until you do something about it???? this is not only a very expensive repair to make, but failure, which can happen without warning, results in windshield fogging and inability of the system to clear the windshield . The Lincolns of distinction club, which supports mark 8's have had over 30-40 failures to date, some repeatedly. We now found that this failure happens in Lincoln town car/ taraus, etc, and that Ford has recently changed the replacement part designation. This strikes us as an acknowledgement that they are aware of the problem, but don't want to belly up to the bar and admit it . Can't your offices do anything or is this just a waste of our time trying to get a government agency to move on something that they claim they want to assist but ends in frustation of the citizens who take your charter seriously?. It was Monday, February 10, 2003 when this defogger controls issue occurred.
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Defogger Controls problem of Mazda RX8
The vehicle involved is a 2004 Mazda Rx8. Vehicle identification number (VIN): JM1FE17NX4_. 2004 Mazda RX 8 has many design defects, battery was replaced, spark plugs and oil filter was replaced 3 months after purchase. The started was replaced. The vehicle was stalling in traffic and was taking multiple times to try to restart the vehicle. After numerous times of the vehicle being towed, the dealership decided to replace the entire engine. After the replacement of the engine, the engine light illuminated and the vehicle was still not starting smoothly. The dash lights were blinking on and off and the heat was not working. The catalytic converter, 02 sensor, and a/c amplifier. The heater control switch was replaced. The sun visor was replaced. This problem occurred on January 23, 2004.
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Defogger Controls problem of Mazda RX8
The heater control units are failing on Mazda Rx8. When driving the air goes hot to cold back and forth. If you move the knob back and forth you can get your heat back. I have had windows fog up because the heat has gone out. I have contacted Mazda and they will not address it. I am not the only person this affects. If you do a search on Rx8club. Com you will see all the failures. This issue happened on Tuesday, Sep. 4, 2007.
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Defogger Controls problem of Mercedes Benz C230
The vehicle is a 2000 Mercedes Benz C230. VIN of the vehicle was WDBHA24G1Y_. The vehicle's exhaust system rattled, there were numerous electrical problems, the check engine light had come on intermittently and was reset because there was no problem found, there had been a possibility of problems with the seal on the fuel injection and air injection valves, the climate control unit was faulty, the heated driver side seat did not work properly, and the middle console did not close. Scc. This problem occurred on Mon., Oct. 1, 2001.
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Defogger Controls problem of Mercury Sable
The vehicle identification number (VIN) is 1MEFM50UX3_. Mercury Sable 2003 leaks water onto the passenger floor board also causing my ac blower motor to short out. It was April 15, 2006 when this defogger controls issue occurred.
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Defogger Controls problem of Mercury Sable
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 1MEHM55S62_. The air blend door on my 2002 Mercury Sable broke for the third time this week. It is my understanding that this happens to many Ford customers. This time when it broke, the hvac system was stuck on heating. However, it can also become stuck in a/c mode which would present a problem in the winter if attempting to defog or defrost the windshield. My dealer fixed the defective part the last two times, and I'm sure they'll fix it again. This defogger controls issue occurred Aug. 17, 2005.
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Defogger Controls problem of Mitsubishi Lancer
The vehicle having this issue was a 2002 Mitsubishi Lancer. The knobs to control the heating and defogging is broken. It has been unusually cold in georgia this winter and the defoggers only emit cold air. I have to drive the car early in the morning around 6:10am and I warm the car before my 7yr. Gets in. Now we have to have blankets for her because the car never warms up! my sister lives here too and has the same problem on her 2003 Lancer. There should be a recall for the knobs they are poorly manufactured. Thank god I don't live in chicago or buffalo, we could literally freeze to death in our car, just driving around! I tried to super glue them back together, but I see their is what looks like a mother board behind the knobs and maybe the connection was lost when the two knobs broke. I have had a mechanic check the heating cool and the thermostat and he suggested going online for replacement parts. I did to know avail, Mitsubishi does not offer replacement parts for the knobs, so what do I do? I hope Mitsubishi does something about this, because this is to no fault of the owner this is a defect in the manufacturing of the knobs they are poor quality and should be addressed. I love the Lancer it has served me well over the year and I will continue to drive them. Thank you for attention in this matter. It was 12/02/13 when this defogger controls issue happened.
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Defogger Controls problem of Mitsubishi Lancer
The car involved was a 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer. The a/c knob in the car broke off toward the end of the summer 2013. It has always been difficult to switch from air conditioner to heat. For a while pliers did the trick. When I got a quote from the dealership to change the knob I was quoted $1800. Now it is winter. It is freezing. I have no heat. I was pulled over by police because of foggy windows. I had no defroster because I can't turn on the heat. It was November 28, 2013 when this defogger controls issue occurred.
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Defogger Controls problem of Nissan Sentra
The vehicle was a 2006 Nissan Sentra. Above about 35 or 42f the air cond runs if the air selector is positioned on any selection that includes defrost, and the only way to turn this off is to turn the air selector to a position that does not contain defrost, pull over, stop the vehicle, turn the ignition off, then restart the vehicle. I am not mistaken, I am positive of this. This is not green, the air is often running all day wasting gas mileage putting more pollution in the air. Heater must be turned on to compensate for the cooling effect of the air conditioner. It was 04/04/2006 when this defogger controls issue occurred.
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Defogger Controls problem of Nissan Sentra
The vehicle is a 2006 Nissan Sentra. Vehicle identification number (VIN) of the vehicle is 3N1CB51D76_. If the heat/air selector is positioned to defrost the air conditioner compressor runs until the engine is turned off. This makes it more difficult to make the car comfortable and wastes gas. When I took it to the dealer, he affirmed that the car was designed to work this way. The failure date was Mar. 11, 2007.
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Defogger Controls problem of SAAB 9-3
The vehicle was a 1999 SAAB 9-3. The VIN of this 9-3 is YS3DD58N2X_. When turning the dial which controls the direction of ventilation output (windshield/dash vents/floor vents), the assembly inside the dashboard breaks, not allowing you to control ventilation output. This keeps the driver from being able to clear the windshield and side windows of fog. This is the third time it has broken, and the dealership claims this is a common problem. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis***739722. It was 01/20/2001 when this defogger controls issue occurred.
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Defogger Controls problem of SAAB 9-3
The vehicle is a 1999 SAAB 9-3. The VIN of this vehicle was YS3DD55N7X_. 99 SAAB 93 - at 60k miles. . Needed to defrost the windshield. . . Turn the ventilator control and it snapped off. . . SAAB telling me they issued dealers a bulletin on this. . Repair cost estimated between $600 and up to $2000. 00 us dollars. . . Will only warranty the repair for 1 year inferring that at 120k miles this might happen again. . . Personally feel the assembly is defectively engineered . Very concerned about that the cost to repair can approach 1/5 the car's blue book value. . . Very concerned that this will occur again after being repaired and put my safetly in jeapordy. It was Sunday, Dec. 1, 2002 when this defogger controls issue happened.
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Defogger Controls problem of Saturn VUE
The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 5GZCZ43D83_. 2003 Saturn Vue failed to start. The vehicle made squeaking noises when the consumer made a right turn, in addition to various other rumblings. The consumer experienced problems with the rotors, bearings and transmission. A special wheel bearing had to be ordered as well as a special side cover and hardware for the transmission. The coolant switch was defective. The rear wipers would stick. The gas gauge would only read 3/4 full. The air condition stopped working and the hot and cold knob did not go all the to cool. The starter was replaced which was the reason the vehicle wasn't starting. The transfer case seal was replaced. The failure date was Monday, November 17, 2003.
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Defogger Controls problem of Saturn SL2
The vehicle is a 1998 Saturn Sl2. The VIN of this vehicle is 1G8ZK5279W_. I have had it in several times for them to fix it. They put in a delay blower to fix the problem. It has been bad from the start. One of their salesman has said there is a problem but the service dept says there is not. The car had to be towed once because of it. It was Aug. 20, 1998 when this defogger controls issue occurred.
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Defogger Controls problem of Subaru Legacy
The car is a 1996 Subaru Legacy. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 4S3BK4355T_. Climate control button failed causing it to stick.
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Defogger Controls problem of Subaru Forester
The vehicle was a 2005 Subaru Forester. Windshield wipers and radio will not operate after turning on the engine. Intermittent problem. Sometimes they work when the vehicle is started. Problem does not resolve itself while driving. Have been unable to get wipers to work at all for an entire day. Problem developed in the spring time in the lake tahoe and sacramento regions of California and nevada. Have not experienced the problem over the dry summer in the mountains. Subaru has not been able to fix the problem and doesn't know if they can fix the problem since it is difficult to create. This problem occurred on Tuesday, May. 10, 2005.
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Defogger Controls problem of Suzuki XL7
The vehicle involved is a 2001 Suzuki xl-7. I have a 2001 Suzuki xl-7 the ac compressor started making a noise when you turned it on. And then one day we where driving down the road and I turned the air on and my vehicle died. We coasted off the road and tried to start it, but nothing. So, I turned the switch off to the air and the vehicle started back. I had to replace the compressor which was not cheap. And now it is starting to make the same noise I before. Which I can't afford another 900. 00 to replace this one. And Suzuki refused to do anything. I also told them about the vehicle stalling out the middle of the road when the compressor went out. They didn't care. It was Apr. 15, 2007 when this defogger controls issue happened.
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Defogger Controls problem of Suzuki Sidekick
The vehicle involved was a 1998 Suzuki Sidekick. All the windows except the front windshield fogged up while driving this vehicle and the defoster does not defog the windows. Dealer has been contacted.
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Defogger Controls problem of Toyota Tacoma
The car is a 1999 Toyota Tacoma. The vehicle identification number (VIN) of the car was 4TASM92N9X_. When heating motor comes on car accelerates. Dealer cannot find source of problem. This defogger controls issue occurred Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999.
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Defogger Controls problem of Toyota Sienna
The car involved was a 1998 Toyota Sienna. VIN of the vehicle was JT2BG22K5W_. Blower switch.
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Defogger Controls problem of Volkswagen Passat
The vehicle involved was a 1999 Volkswagen Passat. I had shut off my car and when I went to turn it back on I had no lights, turn signals, dome light, horn, climat control or radio. I took it to the dealer they told me it happens on beetles and golfs all the time and that it was the ignision switch. They showed me the switch when they pulled it out. It had gotten so hot it melted right through the wires. There is no safety recall on this but if it gets hot enough to melt metal it could start the car on fire. It was Tuesday, November 27, 2001 when this defogger controls issue occurred.
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Defogger Controls problem of Volkswagen Passat
The car is a 1998 Volkswagen Passat. The vehicle identification number (VIN) is WVWNA63B7W_. Water leaks into drivers side floor, relay failure and resultant defroster failure. Mildew, respiratory distress, uncontrolable sneezing, and resultant difficulty with vehicle control. Entire carpet replacement. Cost over $1000 with labor. This problem occurred on October 7, 2004.
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Defogger Controls problem of Volvo S80
The vehicle involved was a 2000 Volvo S80. Failed climate control unit driving to work. Air bag system sevice urgent (in info. Box) came on and still on. Eat belt tighten for no reason. This defogger controls issue occurred Sunday, October 5, 2003.
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Defogger Controls problem of BMW M3
The car was a 1997 BMW M3. The VIN of this vehicle is WBSBG932XV_. Loss of fan and unit control settings when vehicle is turned off then restarted. Setting will not remain in off position when vehicle is restarted.
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Defogger Controls problem of Buick Regal
The hvac unit on my 1997. 5 Buick Regal has been replaced twice and its now out again. This problem occurred on Saturday, Sep. 6, 2003.
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Defogger Controls problem of Buick Century
The car involved was a 1998 Buick Century. The VIN of the car is 2G4WS52M5W_. Defroster control switch failed. This defogger controls problem happened on Dec. 12, 1997.
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