Went to use the windshield defrost/defog button the other day as I got caught in a downpour and it was hot & humid out. A/C was on, but as soon as the defrost button was pushed, hot air came out (onto the windshield). There was no way I could get cold air. All other cars I've had allow cold dehumidified air onto the windshield. Is this normal for Porsches?

I called the dealer to book a service appt and the service advisor made no mention that this is normal operation, but I've done some googling/forum searching and wonder if it is indeed normal for these cars but I haven't found a clear cut answer. Can someone check their car to see if it does the same?

Thanks.

 

Same here, normal.

 

Thanks gmoney. You just saved me a 4 hour round trip drive to the dealer. Surprised (and a little concerned) that the service advisor didn't know this was normal.

 

Don't bother with service -- that's the P-Car. No matter what time of year, if you use the defroster, you get hot air. It used to drive me crazy -- I guess I got used to it -- and would find workarounds, depending on the season.

Why didn't the service folks know that??

 

Your guess is as good as mine. I wouldn't think I'm the only one who has ever questioned this so I would think they should know this is normal. I would have been pissed if I had wasted the day to bring the car in, only to be told it's normal.

 

like your screen name...does it stand for 'lead foot'?

 

You got it.

 

You might be able to clear the window using just a/c on full blast in the future....

 

Thanks. I'll try that as I won't be using defrost in the summer again. It felt liked I was thrown into an oven.