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disco_fever
Member Since: 04 Sep 2008
Location: Middlesbrough
Posts: 28
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| How do I check my heated front screen really IS heated? |
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After recently buying an MY 06 (56) HSE from local stealer, they delayed the delivery as it had a cracked screen. This was replaced in a day, but I want to be sure they fitted an official screen. How can I check?
Cheers
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 14th Sep 2008 8:09 am |
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Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
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Switch it on, see if it heats up
Seriously though, if you look very closely, you should see some very bery fine vertical lines in the screen
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| 14th Sep 2008 8:38 am |
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Reggieb
Member Since: 13 Sep 2007
Location: Watford, Herts.
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As Disco_Mikey says, look closely and you'll see the elements (my eyes used to lock onto them all the time when I first got her, but after a while you don't notice them) in the glass and because they draw a very heavy electrical load you ca hear the engine note change when you switch it on and off at tick over.
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| 14th Sep 2008 9:24 am |
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zaphod
Member Since: 18 Sep 2007
Location: Magrathea
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hold a steaming kettle inside the screen. let it steam up then switch the heated screen on. You should then see it working! Sail Fast - Live Slow...
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| 14th Sep 2008 10:14 am |
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disco_fever
Member Since: 04 Sep 2008
Location: Middlesbrough
Posts: 28
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And is the heated screen standard on ALL HSE's?
It's going in today to have 2 tyres replaced as part of the deal, I'll be sure to have it checked out by them, and replaced again if neccessary.
Thanks
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| 15th Sep 2008 7:35 am |
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Alex08
Member Since: 09 Nov 2006
Location: Glasgow
Posts: 1600
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zaphod wrote:Heat a steaming kettle using the screen. You should then see it working!
Wow  - mine doesn't do this - back to the dealer I think........ 
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| 15th Sep 2008 9:23 am |
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| 15th Sep 2008 9:30 am |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
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alex, check your glasses, as zaphod said hold, not heat.
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| 15th Sep 2008 9:38 am |
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adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
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It also slightly distorts the view as it warms up - mine does anyway
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| 15th Sep 2008 3:45 pm |
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simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
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Can't say I notice that... Cheers
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| 15th Sep 2008 4:31 pm |
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jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
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A couple of elements or wires on my screen from top to bottom do not heat up. I'm still under warranty but I've read that replacing a screen isn't worth the trouble if a few wires don't work because its a very 'violent' procedure - which could cause damage. I read that on a different D3 forum. Any truth to it? 16 D4 Landmark
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| 15th Sep 2008 4:54 pm |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
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I almost became violent with the fitter that cocked up replacing my first screen, maybe that's what they meant 
If done by a pro it should be a fairly painless procedure but not worth the hassle just for a couple of elements The End
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| 15th Sep 2008 5:21 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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Also, if only half the screen heats up, the elements are on two circuits, left and right. Mine used to only clear the passenger side, I removed the interior A post trim (prise the Airbag badge off and unscrew) and the connector was not connected .
Of course, if none of your screen heats up, check both connectors on each side 8)
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| 15th Sep 2008 9:37 pm |
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