Half of Heated Windscreen doesn't work

[magicmarker]

The driver's side of my heated windscreen doesn't work. Driver's side fuse is ok. Does anyone know how to test the element itself? Is it just a continuity check with a meter?

 

[zulu]

I have the same problem but opposite. My driverside is ok..but passenger side doesnt work. I took it in and it was not the fuse but somewhere in the windshield, the contact is broken.. The dealer told me that I will need a new windshield BUT seeing how I can see out my driverside..they suggested that I just leave it.. which I did. I think some after market warrantys will cover it.

 

[Disco Mike]

Check and make sure both plugs are connected to the windshield, if they are, you probably have a star or crack that has broken some of the internal wire elements.
There is no repair for that.

 

[wjk_glynn]

I live in California where it doesn't get cold enough to do an obvious ice clearing test... so I've not been able to confirm my heated windscreen actually works.

Can anyone suggest a test method to verify its working?

Thanks (in advance).

Karl.

 

[Count Laszlo]

I live in California where it doesn't get cold enough to do an obvious ice clearing test... so I've not been able to confirm my heated windscreen actually works.

Can anyone suggest a test method to verify its working?

Thanks (in advance).

Karl.

Fogged windscreen should be a good test... Are you South?

 

[wjk_glynn]

Fogged windscreen should be a good test... Are you South?

I'm in San Jose. I should play more with the HVAC to see if I can get the heated windscreen to come on without the air as well (to separate out its operation).

Thanks.

Karl.

 

[ryan-in-oregon]

I'm in San Jose. I should play more with the HVAC to see if I can get the heated windscreen to come on without the air as well (to separate out its operation).

Thanks.

Karl.

The middle of the three defrost buttons will bring on only the heated windscreen. You can then direct the airflow wherever you want it..