# Defogging 2004 Pacifica windows **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** chrysler, pacifica\ **Created:** [December 30, 2016, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defogging-2004-pacifica-windows/97871 "2016-12-30T18:04:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dr\_Chrisq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/35a633/32.png) [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2016, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defogging-2004-pacifica-windows/97871/1 "2016-12-30T18:04:43Z")
I have a 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. Just bought it in the spring and in general am pretty happy with it. However, now that the cold weather is upon us, i am finding it difficult to defog the windows. Put on the defogger mode, but it doesn’t seem to make a big difference. In previous, smaller cars, i would just put on the AC also and it usually defogged right away. Not so with this car. the heating/cooling/AC controls on this car are more varied that any i am used to, as i am a bit of an automotive troglodyte. Any suggestions will be gladly appreciated. Happy New Year ---
**Author:** ![ken\_green](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/ken_green/32/816_2.png) [@ken\_green](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ken_green)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2016, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defogging-2004-pacifica-windows/97871/2 "2016-12-30T18:29:42Z")
#1 - owner’s manual. #2 do you FEEL airflow from the defroster ducts like you normally would ? Do you hear the AC kicking on during defrost mode ? These other oddities would mean go to a shop. ---
**Author:** ![ledhed75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2016, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defogging-2004-pacifica-windows/97871/3 "2016-12-30T18:37:04Z")
This may be a painfully obvious question… but have you cleaned the inside of the windows with Windex, vinegar, etc.? Another thought that occurred to me is a plugged heater core can sometimes blow stuff on your windshield. Hopefully that’s not the case, though. Good luck. ---
**Author:** ![oldtimer-11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e79b87/32.png) [@oldtimer-11](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldtimer-11)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2016, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defogging-2004-pacifica-windows/97871/4 "2016-12-30T19:47:43Z")
Make sure you don’t have the heating system set to recirculate, On many cars this happens automatically when you select defrost but on some cars you have to switch it. I have found the best cleaner for the inside of the windshield is denatured alcohol. If you have a sweet smell and an oily film on the inside of your windows you have a leaking heater core. The anti0freeze fumes are bad for your health as well as your visibility. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2016, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defogging-2004-pacifica-windows/97871/5 "2016-12-30T23:56:19Z")
Good advice above to check to make sure there’s a strong up-flow of air coming from the passenger compartment vents just under the windshield. If not, you may have a blend door actuator that needs fixing. ---
**Author:** ![keith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/keith/32/5518_2.png) [@keith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/keith)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2016, 12:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defogging-2004-pacifica-windows/97871/6 "2016-12-31T00:42:18Z")
Outside air, defrost, heat set to max. You may have to crack a side window (or sunroof if you have one) to pull warm moist air out quicker. ---
**Author:** ![Dr\_Chrisq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/35a633/32.png) [@Dr\_Chrisq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dr_Chrisq)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2017, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defogging-2004-pacifica-windows/97871/7 "2017-01-21T15:55:52Z")
Thank you all for your replies. They gave me some places to look. I did rewash the windows and it seemed to help a bit.