Thread: Heated Rear Window

Quote: Originally Posted by Newboy Ian - Thanks for that. I think I need to keep quiet until my car arrives ! No - feel free to ask, excitement is good, we all had it ! Ian

I think we oil burner drivers are a bit better of than the petrol heads as we have a bigger stronger battery and system to get things going

Ian - Thanks for that. I think I need to keep quiet until my car arrives !

Quote: Originally Posted by CivPilot Quote: Originally Posted by karlak I believe that all A/C systems actually switch the compressor off at low temperatures (appx 4 degrees C). This is to prevent the moisture that is being 'taken out' of the air from freezing the Aircon system up. This can be a problem when the temp is hovering around that figure, as when the temp drops the compressor switches off, and 'dumps' even more...

Ok, this is getting close to being recycled, this is getting too far OT. To bring this back in line for a bit, I have had no trouble with the heating of the rear window. It says in the manual (i think) that it should not be used to clear rain, ice or snow from the window, only to de-fog the inside. For that purpose it works fine, for me. On the climate control subject, I have made observations I would like to point out. With the sytem on...

Quote: Originally Posted by CivPilot Richierich, On of my neighbours used to do the exact same thing, until his car got stolen. Not only would his insurance not pay out a single penny(left it unlocked and running, even tho it was just for 20seconds insurance company were perfectly within their rights to refuse payout) but when the police came to take statements etc they gave him a right rolocking as leaving a car running and getting out of...

You function of Climate control runs alongside the A/C system and is, I suppose, and inteligent add on to the system rather than a stand alone. It doesnt work independently as it uses the A/C to complete its task. For example, if you put the A/C on and set the temperature to 20degrees then the car will pump out air at 20degrees regardless of external temperature. ie, if things get really hot outside and the cabin starts heating up the A/C...

Quote: Originally Posted by 3rd Honda It wont burn out, but this is perhaps a useful point to ask: If one has a lot of heavy current electrical devices on, such as; Heated mirrors & rear window Fan Heater assistance (isn't there an electrical 'booster'?) Lights Fog lights Heated seats does the alternator have enough output to supply all the current needed? I do know that some high specced Ford Focuses don't - and...

It wont burn out, but this is perhaps a useful point to ask: If one has a lot of heavy current electrical devices on, such as; Heated mirrors & rear window Fan Heater assistance (isn't there an electrical 'booster'?) Lights Fog lights Heated seats does the alternator have enough output to supply all the current needed? I do know that some high specced Ford Focuses don't - and after a few mornings use of a lot of...

WOW...opened a can of worms me thinks.......lol.