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archie98



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Stornoway Grey
heated windscreen

sorry if this has been covered before but the heated windscreen does not appear to be working,is there any easy checks before it goes back under the warrenty (thats if its covered )

Post #136453 16th Mar 2012 4:05 pm
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EYorkshire



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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.
The heater elements themselves are split into Left and Right, both fed via 40 amp fuses F34 and F35, I doubt these have blown.

Post #136482 16th Mar 2012 7:25 pm
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chrisdeeming



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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Santorini Black

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 Razz lol

Post #136492 16th Mar 2012 8:54 pm
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archie98



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Stornoway Grey

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

Post #136508 16th Mar 2012 9:41 pm
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npinks



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Is it an original OEM screen Question should be able to tell by its logo might be able to tell if previous owner needed it swapping


Might not be connected, I believe The connectors are behind each A pillar cover, screw located behind airbag sign IIRC

Post #136518 16th Mar 2012 10:24 pm
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chrisdeeming



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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Manual Santorini Black

misted up ? could be air con problem or re circulation ?

Post #136654 18th Mar 2012 11:21 am
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archie98



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Stornoway Grey

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.

Post #136823 19th Mar 2012 5:47 pm
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garyd



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

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..

Ok maybe no help

Post #136894 20th Mar 2012 8:32 am
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Jl4



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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Hi All,
The entire right hand side of my heated screen isn't working. This was replaced at a dealer (by Autoglass) about 6 months ago. I only got to use it anger for the first time recently! (was working away in the winter) It is a Land Rover screen.
As the entire side is not working and it's a new screen I assume that it is a connection problem, not an element failure. I have checked the fuses and they are OK.
Logic suggests a connection is adrift as per npinks post above. I am reluctant to start levering off panels with "airbag" written on them without a bit more guidance. Has anyone checked these connections before and able to give me a bit more detail on how to check the connections?
I appreciate I can return this to the dealer as they fitted it, however if it's a simple loose connection I'd rather do it myself than have the hassle of putting the car in.
Any help would be appreciated.

Post #138615 4th Apr 2012 12:59 pm
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stu_007



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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;
2008 F2 HSE G4 Mongolian Recce Vehicle "AVJ"

Confusious says: "If it should move and doesn't use WD40; if it moves and it shouldn't, use Duct tape!!!"

Post #138626 4th Apr 2012 3:04 pm
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Captain Worm



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Narvik Black

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

Post #138652 4th Apr 2012 5:31 pm
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4por4



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United States 2008 LR2 i6 HSE Auto Zermatt Silver

Random question and possibly dumb.

How can one test if the heated windscreen is fully functional in a warm weather? Cuatro Por Cuatro

Post #138706 5th Apr 2012 4:25 am
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Captain Worm



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Narvik Black

Boil a kettle in your car!



Or come up with a more creative way to make it all steamy Whistle Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints

Post #138742 5th Apr 2012 10:17 am
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garioch43



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Scotland 2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Santorini Black

When switched on, the element wires expand ever so slightly and become more visible. garioch43

2009 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE - Santorini Black/Black Leather
2002 MGF 1.8i - British Racing Green/Cream Leather with loads of walnut and chrome bits

Post #138743 5th Apr 2012 10:26 am
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dunkley201



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

Also when at maximum heat, the vision "through" the wires can be distorted. 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Post #138754 5th Apr 2012 12:15 pm
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