Heated Front Screen

[Bigjeeze]

Hi Chaps

Mrs BJ's Heated front screen seems to be half dead - the drivers side doesn't work yet the passenger side does and clears thescreen beautifully. I have tried to check the earth/connecting point which I was told is under the exterior rubber tim down the side of the screen - Well this morning I remvoed the trim completely and a load of crap but can't see anything that looks like a connector.

 

So am I looking in the wrong place. Also does the screen have a fuse for each side or just the one for the whole thing?

 

 

If I can fix this my earholes will be very grateful!:blink:

[chrispb123456]

Hi BJ

The earth terminal is behind the rear view mirror the + terminals are under the plastic trims under wiper blades.

[sparky Paul]

Mine has random strips working this year, I think it's kaput.:blink:

[Bigjeeze]

Hi BJ

The earth terminal is behind the rear view mirror the + terminals are under the plastic trims under wiper blades.

 

Thanks Chris

 

I'll take a look later when she comes in - you know - when it's too dark to see anything!!!

[Bigjeeze]

Hi BJ

The earth terminal is behind the rear view mirror the + terminals are under the plastic trims under wiper blades.

 

Thanks Chris

 

I'll take a look later when she comes in - you know - when it's too dark to see anything!!!

 

Well the terminals aren't outside under the trim they are inside under the trim at the side (by the little 1/4 glass). I checked and got 13.5v at the connector and as far as I could tell there is a good earth but the right side is still not working so I give up!

[cyborg]

 

Well the terminals aren't outside under the trim they are inside under the trim at the side (by the little 1/4 glass). I checked and got 13.5v at the connector and as far as I could tell there is a good earth but the right side is still not working so I give up!

Hi there are two connectors, I have a dash out on a gal at mo as changing a heater so will take photo of wires and where they go tomorrow.

[kevinfran]

 

Well the terminals aren't outside under the trim they are inside under the trim at the side (by the little 1/4 glass). I checked and got 13.5v at the connector and as far as I could tell there is a good earth but the right side is still not working so I give up!

Hi there are two connectors, I have a dash out on a gal at mo as changing a heater so will take photo of wires and where they go tomorrow.

 

Had the same problem on a mondeo the elements have gone will need to replace the screen!!!

 

Sorry to interupt the topic on this post but how difficult is it to remove the dash cyborg as I need to replace the heater matrix on my 2000 tdi galaxy .Thanks.

Edited November 25, 2010 by kevinfran

[cyborg]

 

Had the same problem on a mondeo the elements have gone will need to replace the screen!!!

 

Sorry to interupt the topic on this post but how difficult is it to remove the dash cyborg as I need to replace the heater matrix on my 2000 tdi galaxy .Thanks.

Didn't go outside today as have cold hopefully better tomorrow.will take piccy's then.

 

In answer to 2nd question Dash out 45 mins,There are 2 very awkward screws hold plastic brackets on back of dash ,access then under wipers above metal leading to scuttle tray.On dash's at scrappys have not bothered to undo just a hearty yank from facier.

oh remember to unplug speaker's and heat sensor I always forget one lol.

 

heater element.

There's a tubular double barrow piece of plastic that goes from heater matrix through to the engine bay which is held on by torx screws.Make sure you have a spare one if possible it saves alot of time if you cut it. Also the engine bay to heater pipes are prone to rotting so recommend have spares also you wiil need to have vagcom if you have a passenger airbag.

[kevinfran]

 

Had the same problem on a mondeo the elements have gone will need to replace the screen!!!

 

Sorry to interupt the topic on this post but how difficult is it to remove the dash cyborg as I need to replace the heater matrix on my 2000 tdi galaxy .Thanks.

Didn't go outside today as have cold hopefully better tomorrow.will take piccy's then.

 

In answer to 2nd question Dash out 45 mins,There are 2 very awkward screws hold plastic brackets on back of dash ,access then under wipers above metal leading to scuttle tray.On dash's at scrappys have not bothered to undo just a hearty yank from facier.

oh remember to unplug speaker's and heat sensor I always forget one lol.

 

heater element.

There's a tubular double barrow piece of plastic that goes from heater matrix through to the engine bay which is held on by torx screws.Make sure you have a spare one if possible it saves alot of time if you cut it. Also the engine bay to heater pipes are prone to rotting so recommend have spares also you wiil need to have vagcom if you have a passenger airbag.

 

 

Thanks for that will probably have ago next weekend as getting $$$$$$$ with the smell of antifreeze although no loss of coolant.

 

will this lead fit my mk1 2000 galaxy?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAG-USB-DIAGNOSTIC-CABLE-409-1-OBD2-II-LEAD-VAG-COM-/330399696070?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item4ced5b44c6

Edited November 26, 2010 by kevinfran

[fclauson]

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<BR><BR>Had the same problem on a mondeo the elements have gone will need to replace the screen!!!<BR><BR>Sorry to interupt the topic on this post but how difficult is it to remove the dash cyborg as I need to replace the heater matrix on my 2000 tdi galaxy .Thanks.<BR>

<BR>Didn't go outside today as have cold hopefully better tomorrow.will take piccy's then.<BR><BR>In answer to 2nd question Dash out 45 mins,There are 2 very awkward screws hold plastic brackets on back of dash ,access then under wipers above metal leading to scuttle tray.On dash's at scrappys have not bothered to undo just a hearty yank from facier.<BR>oh remember to unplug speaker's and heat sensor I always forget one lol.<BR><BR>heater element. <BR>There's a tubular double barrow piece of plastic that goes from heater matrix through to the engine bay which is held on by torx screws.Make sure you have a spare one if possible it saves alot of time if you cut it. Also the engine bay to heater pipes are prone to rotting so recommend have spares also you wiil need to have vagcom if you have a passenger airbag.<BR>

<BR><BR>Hope you cold is better - any chace of those pictires !! <BR>