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Fri 10 Jun 2016 18:43
Skoda Fabia - Air con - whatcitynext

Has anyone had cold steam coming out of the car vents when the air con is on please? Thanks

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Fri 10 Jun 2016 18:46
Skoda Fabia - Air con - Peter D

you mean cold vapour. Not cold steam, steam is hot. What settings did you have and what was the outside temperature. Regards Peter

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Fri 10 Jun 2016 19:21
Skoda Fabia - Air con - whatcitynext

Yes sorry cold vapour. The air con was at the coldest temp and lowest speed and for a few seconds this vapour appeared. The outside temp was about 18c Thanks

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Fri 10 Jun 2016 19:45
Skoda Fabia - Air con - elekie&a/c doctor

It is possible for cold vapour to emit from the vents,but it is not dangerous.It could be caused by the evaporator water not draining away correctly.I would get the drain tubes checked for any blockage.

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Fri 10 Jun 2016 20:41
Skoda Fabia - Air con - bathtub tom

It's just water vapour condensing due to the lowering of temperature.

I've seen it inside an aircraft on the apron at start up. Can cause some alarm as there's usually the smell of jet fuel around and passengers could think it's smoke.

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