Heated screen

[Regenman]

Does anyone have a heated front screen? Is it good? Mine is either terrible or broken!

Thanks,

David

 

[blondebier]

We've got one. I've only used it 3 times but it's worked very well clearing the frost away quickly. I'd definitely get it as an option again.

What's wrong with yours?

 

[Regenman]

Thanks for this - I've tried it twice and it hasn't really cleared much at all if anything. The fans work much faster and so I'll get in touch with the dealer again.

 

[CALI FATE]

Mine clears frost within around 1 minute - v efficient

 

[Gavrobb]

Ours works great - i didnt realise until I saw another post here though that really only works for frost / snow and no use for demist internally which I suppose makes sense when you consider which way the heat goes... Maybe your expectation is that it should do both, which case, I agree the blower is much better..

Hope it helps...

 

[jts46]

Switch parking heater on, problem solved and also runs the heater???

John

 

[Ambler]

If your screen is frozen it takes a while for the parking heater to defrost it.
I had one of those heated screens in a Ford 25 years ago and they are good for both aiding defrosting and demisting.

 

[WelshGas]

If your screen is frozen it takes a while for the parking heater to defrost it.
I had one of those heated screens in a Ford 25 years ago and they are good for both aiding defrosting and demisting.

True, but only if you are in a hurry. With the parking heater you get a warm vehicle as well. Mind you, no need of anything here in Barcelona.

 

[Spotlight Kid]

True, but only if you are in a hurry. With the parking heater you get a warm vehicle as well. Mind you, no need of anything here in Barcelona.

Air conditioning?

 

[WelshGas]

Air conditioning?

True.

 

[motacyclist]

Ours works great - i didnt realise until I saw another post here though that really only works for frost / snow and no use for demist internally which I suppose makes sense when you consider which way the heat goes... Maybe your expectation is that it should do both, which case, I agree the blower is much better..

Hope it helps...

My expectation was that it would clear mist inside too, but mine doesn’t seem to have any effect; makes me wonder if it’s actually working. Not had opportunity to try it on frost yet.

 

[Jay586]

I've only used mine once.

On the advice of a Honda dealer in Edinburgh years ago I use heat & air con to clear mist.

 

[2into1]

I had one in a caddy I was lent by vw. I’m surprised at how visible the wires (still) are, although I suppose you get used to it.

 

[motacyclist]

Yes the wires are visible, especially in sunlight, although not too distracting. Wouldn’t be an option I would have ticked had specced it up though! Might change my mind it if clears ice off the windscreen ....

 

[Soton Campers]

I had a California on loan whilst mine was delayed. The loaner had the front heated screen. I found the wires too noticeable and a proper hindrance for night time driving as it starburst the oncoming headlights. Was really glad I didn't spec it on my own Cali!

 

[Rob Feeney]

I have no Cali specific experience, but VAG; We have heated screen on our Tiguan and I stupidly thought when I pressed the button (showing wavy lines and a windscreen) that that would be the heated screen. I was wrong, you have to go into the aircon menu and then can turn on the heated screen, maybe the same in Cali?

 

[motacyclist]

I have no Cali specific experience, but VAG; We have heated screen on our Tiguan and I stupidly thought when I pressed the button (showing wavy lines and a windscreen) that that would be the heated screen. I was wrong, you have to go into the aircon menu and then can turn on the heated screen, maybe the same in Cali?

Well, this winter a heated screen has been about as useful as a set of winter tyres where we live. Only had one frost and I was fortunate enough to somehow hit the right button and the screen cleared in seconds. Unfortunately I can’t remember which one it was but there are two with wavy lines and it was one of them, it wasn’t in the air con menu!