Hi

I have just bought a lovely 2008 57 plate Freelander 2. I have been testing all the controls and have just tried out the rear heated windows - the light comes on but neither the screen or the mirrors appear to heat up. Obviously it is boiling hot at the moment, so does the heater only work in low temperatures or does it mean there is a problem?

I am having the rear windows tinted lightly next week and wanted to check that everything was all in order prior to having the work done.

Thanks for any help

Ella

Apart from putting a boiled kettle in the back i don't know how you would know. Maybe a meter on the battery and see if it drops when the switch is turned on ?

Hi Ella, I noted you referred to the heated rear windows in plural. Just to put you right, only the tailgate window is heated. The lines in the side windows are radio aerials! The mirror heating is automatic and not controlled by the HRW switch.
Bob 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

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

I think you'll find that switching on the heated rear screen does activate the heated mirrors on MY07 - the way it operates changes with the 2011 revision I believe. 2011 SD4 HSE Auto
(Previously 2007 TD4 XS Manual)

I used a laser thermometer on my front screen when I wanted to check it.

D-Man wrote:

I think you'll find that switching on the heated rear screen does activate the heated mirrors on MY07 - the way it operates changes with the 2011 revision I believe.

Thanks everyone

I tried it last night and my mirrors do get warm (so they seem to be turned on by the rear screen option) but the rear screen doesn't seem to be hot but it could be to do with outside temperature. I didn't realise the lines in the side windows were ariels

Leave it on for a bit and breath/huff on it. Big breaths! Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

You could try sitting in the back with the tailgate down and use your tongue, this is much more sensitive to heat, you won't feel warmth on the glass as you do with the mirrors.

Failing that the heated window should visibly dry the early morning dew

hold a hot drink so the steam gets on the window or a wet coat in the boot overnight Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Get the wife/girlfriend and go out for a quick 'session' in it! That should steam the windows up a treat.  Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
Evoque SD4 Dynamic Lux Auto
Present: Audi A3 S Line.

dunkley201 wrote:

D-Man wrote:

I think you'll find that switching on the heated rear screen does activate the heated mirrors on MY07 - the way it operates changes with the 2011 revision I believe.

I recall that was not the case with my 08 SE and stated so in the manual. I will have to check my present HSE.

Steve D wrote:

Get the wife/girlfriend and go out for a quick 'session' in it! That should steam the windows up a treat.

Tried that i said do you want to get in the back ? She said no i want to stay here with you

Steve D wrote:

Get the wife/girlfriend and go out for a quick 'session' in it! That should steam the windows up a treat.

Not sure what my husband would make of that