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EYorkshire Member Since: 18 Nov 2010 Location: (!) Posts: 4392 |
In the Engine compartment Fusebox/Battery JB, Windscreen heater relay coil is fed via F33 5 amp. Check this fuse and that the relay operates.
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16th Mar 2012 7:25 pm |
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chrisdeeming Member Since: 29 Dec 2011 Location: Sutton Coldfield Posts: 828 |
why don't you think its working ?? " Not being thick " just trying to understand your problem. Is it not defrosting the wind screen at all ? and are you sure you've got one lol |
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16th Mar 2012 8:54 pm |
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archie98 Member Since: 18 Oct 2011 Location: derbyshire Posts: 709 |
yup it does have heated screen,I have not needed to use it for weeks but the other night the screen was mistded quite bad used the program button but the front did not clear,however rear and mirrors did |
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16th Mar 2012 9:41 pm |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20090 |
Is it an original OEM screen should be able to tell by its logo might be able to tell if previous owner needed it swapping
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16th Mar 2012 10:24 pm |
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chrisdeeming Member Since: 29 Dec 2011 Location: Sutton Coldfield Posts: 828 |
misted up ? could be air con problem or re circulation ? |
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18th Mar 2012 11:21 am |
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archie98 Member Since: 18 Oct 2011 Location: derbyshire Posts: 709 |
I removed and checked the fuses,all ok but my mate said when checking the relays where seated ok one felt as if it moved,So today I put on the heated screen and used a laser thermometer on the screen.temp read at 12c both sides and fan air temp was 11.5c. Less then a minute screen temp over 16c.The only conclusion we could think was poor contact on the fuses and or relay,but all appears to be fine thanks for the replys. |
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19th Mar 2012 5:47 pm |
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garyd Member Since: 04 Jan 2011 Location: North Essex Posts: 44 |
Could it be the air circulation button not sure what you call it but switched one way you get fresh air and the other it circulates inside the car I know when the wife drives the window mist up very quickly... Must be all that hot air..
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20th Mar 2012 8:32 am |
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Jl4 Member Since: 22 May 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 19 |
Hi All,
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4th Apr 2012 12:59 pm |
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stu_007 Member Since: 20 Oct 2010 Location: Vale of Glamorgan Posts: 54 |
I'm going through same process at the moment. It will probably be a wiring problem at the bottom of the screen. Mine was replaced just before warranty ran out and it then stopped working on one side.LR said warranty runs out as soon as vehicle is three years old and windscreen company's one year warranty no good as company has gone bust! The windscreen wiper mechanism can break the very thin wire that connects screen to wiring loom. Previous owner of;
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4th Apr 2012 3:04 pm |
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Captain Worm Member Since: 12 Sep 2010 Location: Solihull Posts: 969 |
Connectors are under the plastic scuttle just under the windscreen - accessible by lifting the bonnet, they are not under the a pillers. Not done it myself but watched the auto glass man when he changed mine... He was saying that all heated glass it tested before the leave the factory so it does sound very much like yours is a wiring / connection issue. Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints |
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4th Apr 2012 5:31 pm |
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4por4 Member Since: 14 May 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 170 |
Random question and possibly dumb.
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5th Apr 2012 4:25 am |
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Captain Worm Member Since: 12 Sep 2010 Location: Solihull Posts: 969 |
Boil a kettle in your car!
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5th Apr 2012 10:17 am |
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garioch43 Member Since: 24 Feb 2012 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 158 |
When switched on, the element wires expand ever so slightly and become more visible. garioch43
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5th Apr 2012 10:26 am |
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dunkley201 Member Since: 09 Jul 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 2739 |
Also when at maximum heat, the vision "through" the wires can be distorted. 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)
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5th Apr 2012 12:15 pm |
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