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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 12:39 AM
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There was kinda cool weather for this time of the year here at SF bay area. With open windows and roof I turned the heater on. After a while I noticed that there was a moisture condensate on the back side of the tachometer gauge glass. Is it normal? Did anyone notice the same thing on their cars?
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 03:34 AM
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Sure did. A good day's drive North I had the same experience in Vancouver. Five minutes after the heater kicked in the humidity improved and the mist disappeared. Is life just like that?
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 04:09 AM
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Well...life inside of THE 993 is different...I expect the phisic laws don't work there
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 09:17 AM
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I must admit I was very concerned the first time my tach fogged. Sputnik has described the experience very well.
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Old Apr 5, 2003 | 01:30 PM
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Yes - This happens to my car occasionally in the winter, heater clears it pretty quickly though.
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 03:49 PM
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Ok, so we aren't alone...any solution?
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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 04:06 PM
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On an earlier post, someone suggested drilling a hole or two in the gauge to minimize temperature/humidity differences with cabin air.
Sounded too drastic for me.
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