Mussey1 Posted October 17, 2003 Report Posted October 17, 2003 Anyone know how long it takes for the heated front screen to clear condensation etc. I used mine last night, but it seemed to take ages. I am assuming it is working as when I switched it on the interior/dashboard lights dimmed slightly due to the power draw. Is it mean't to work as quickly as the rear screen? Also according to the manual they are supposed to switch off after 4 minutes. Is this true?? Thanks. Mussey1. Quote
HJT Posted October 17, 2003 Report Posted October 17, 2003 If you use it in conjunction with the demist facilty on the aircon it should clear quite quickly, on it's own it will obviously take a bit longer. You can tell if it's working as it will clear up to a line near the edge of the screen and you will get a very definate line of mist and demisted screen.It does switch off after a certain time but I'm not sure how long. Howard Quote
Guest SA Intruder Posted October 17, 2003 Report Posted October 17, 2003 About 20-30 seconds on its own. A bit like sex really. Quote
ALARM MAN Posted October 17, 2003 Report Posted October 17, 2003 The heated front screen is primarily for frost on the outside not the insideBit like rear screen the rear screen heats quicker as the elements are on the inside.The front screen elements are within 2 sheets of glass thus taking longer Regards Ian Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted October 17, 2003 Report Posted October 17, 2003 Where are they then? Embedded in the inner or outer glass layer, or in the interlayer?I don't know if my heated front screen works yet (and I don't particularly want a frost so that I can try it out either!) Quote
Guest SA Intruder Posted October 17, 2003 Report Posted October 17, 2003 No Ivor, he's right in terms of windscreen contruction - basically a laminate. The Quikclear screen is for defrost AND demist. When we select the CC to clear the windscreen, the Quikclear also comes on if needed. Without needing to press le button. Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted October 18, 2003 Report Posted October 18, 2003 Yes - laminated screen is usually 2 layers of glass with a plastic interlayer. I was trying to find out if anyone know where the wires were - closer to the outside of the vehicle, in the middle, or closer to the inside. They must be fiendishly difficult to make! Quote
Guest SA Intruder Posted October 18, 2003 Report Posted October 18, 2003 On our Mondeo. the original Quickclear screen lost elements fairly quickly, by the time it was replaced (about 2 years old) only about half worked. The screen still cleared well-ish. The second replacement screen (which is now about 18 months old) started with about 4 elements DOA, and about 3 or 4 more have fused since. My previous Sharan had 2 dead elements, and had about 6 when sold (at 2 YO). The Alhambra has 1 dead element at the moment. But the screen has hardly been used. According to Pilkington, 10% DOA is acceptable, and they state that the elements are in the centre laminar layer... The Mondeo screen is rated at 120W by the way - about 10A or so. Quote
Ivor_E_Tower Posted October 18, 2003 Report Posted October 18, 2003 Thanks, I thought that the elements were likely to be in the middle section as this would be the easiest (least difficult?) method of construction.Do you (or anyone else) know if Pilkington are the only glass co to make the heated front screens? Quote
Guest SA Intruder Posted October 18, 2003 Report Posted October 18, 2003 They are made by a variety of glass companies. Sekurit, St. Gobain certainly have their names on them.... Quote
Mussey1 Posted October 20, 2003 Author Report Posted October 20, 2003 Had a frost this morning.Heated front screen worked fine.Also had the tick tick and turbine noise from rear heater, so I'm pleased to know that everything appears to be working!! Mussey1. Quote
william Posted October 20, 2003 Report Posted October 20, 2003 i found replacement screens didn't last as long. i think that pilkington have a patent on it. remember that it is also in 2 zones, i have had one fail at the connection to the screen due to the high current draw. Quote
iainkirk Posted October 20, 2003 Report Posted October 20, 2003 My Galaxy heated front windscreen is manufactured by Saint Gobain. Aren't all Galaxy/Sharan/Alhambra windows made by them? Quote
Guest SA Intruder Posted November 18, 2003 Report Posted November 18, 2003 All glass on mine is Sekurit, including the Quickclear Quote
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