2002 Chevy Impala Inside windshield fogging & icing up.

43,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JIM4318
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The inside windshield fogs & freezes when cold enough. The defroster will clear the fog right away but takes longer to clear the ice film, if the defroster is turned off, the problem comes right back. I have had a few differnet answers but not happy with most. Thank you.
Oct 31, 2009 at 5:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Chances are you have a leaking heater core. Do you get an odor from the heater / defroster?
Nov 1, 2009 at 12:17 PM
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JIM4318
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Thanks for your quick reply.
I had one mechanic say the heater core was bad, but if that's so--why does the heater work well & blow good heat? Aren't they the same thing? Thanks for any help.
Nov 1, 2009 at 12:32 PM
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JIM4318
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If it is a bad heater core & must be replaced........what kind of a cost estimate am I looking at? thanks for help.
Nov 1, 2009 at 12:35 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Usually, a heater core will have a minor leak that will cause what you described from steam. If you smell coolant, it is most likely the heater core and it will need replaced.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
Nov 1, 2009 at 1:17 PM
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JIM4318
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thanks Joe for your answer. I think it's probably the heater core like you said, even tho I don't smell any coolant. I am taking it to a guy I trust this Thurs. He already said it could be the heater core..thanks for the reply.
Nov 2, 2009 at 9:59 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It's unusual not to smell it, but it's possible. Let me know what he says to you.

Joe
Nov 2, 2009 at 10:46 AM
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