Inside windows fogging up!
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From: Monett, MO.
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
It's all back together in the cab. I'll finish her up tomorrow. New heater core, evap core, dryer/ accumulator, new line with orifice tube, flush and fill cooling system. The heater core and evap core were leaking so hopefully it will be good to go. Then off to the deer lease!!! Thanks for everyone's input!
Good luck on your deer hunt also, I plan on shooting mine off of my rear deck while drinking coffee and sitting in a cushioned chair.
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From: Hudson, FL
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L Inline 6
It's all back together in the cab. I'll finish her up tomorrow. New heater core, evap core, dryer/ accumulator, new line with orifice tube, flush and fill cooling system. The heater core and evap core were leaking so hopefully it will be good to go. Then off to the deer lease!!! Thanks for everyone's input!
With that all patched up, the only other things that can cause fogging of the windows are poor door seals, windshield leaks, and water on the floor under the carpet. It's very common on rainy days too.
You won't regret having done the heater core and evaporator. They're prone to fail at some point, and now you have peace of mind for years to come
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Year: '98
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Thanks guys! It's back in service now and so far all seems good. No more fogging!! I like the chair and coffee hunting idea too. Thanks to all for the great input! It's nice having the knowledge of those who have had this issue. That's what makes this forum. Thanks again!!!
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From: Bettendorf,Iowa 52722
Year: 97
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2
The condensation drain hose is absent. I had to drill a hole in the little radiator under the glove box.Antifreeze drained out,and the fogging has stopped
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From: York PA
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Litre I6
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From: York PA
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Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 Litre I6
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From: Bettendorf,Iowa 52722
Year: 97
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2
The fogging that severe is telling you the heater core is going out,not a cheap or easy replacement job,but need to drive until you can get it to the shop.So drilling into it is the easy temp fix we thought anyway the fog didn't completely stop and anti freeze is steadily dripping so I put stop leak in ordered a heater core from autorock for $35,and get it installed idk where at yet.
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From: Cape Hatteras, North Carolina
Year: 2000 WJ
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
^ Can remove heater core from the cooling system loop until you are able to fix it. Just connect the two heater hoses together, no more fogging, no more dripping (and no more heat).
Depending on what model jeep you have, AC system may have to be discharged to replace heater core.
The condensation drain hose exits the firewall in engine bay.
Stop-Leak can clog passages in radiator and/or engine block.
Depending on what model jeep you have, AC system may have to be discharged to replace heater core.
The condensation drain hose exits the firewall in engine bay.
Stop-Leak can clog passages in radiator and/or engine block.
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From: Bettendorf,Iowa 52722
Year: 97
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2
I have ordered the heater core, research on the repairs and I don't have the knowledge and skills that takes so called a few shops, it's going to be around$700-800 to repair. the heater core at Rock Auto was less than $40.
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From: Florida
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee(XJ)
Engine: Golen 4.6L
That actually doesn't sound unreasonable. Most shops will bill 8 to 10 hours for that job.
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