Heated screens rare? Lots of my fords had them
Yes, but only Fords, as they patented the technology
Should I be cross?
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Yes, but only Fords, as they patented the technology
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My Jag had one too. Great idea I think. I'm a bit surprised you don't see more of them TBH.
As far as I'm aware, Ford has the rights to them, and doesn't sell them to other companies for some bizarre reason.
I would assume they fitted them to Jags and Land Rovers during their ownership of them, maybe some Astons also have it
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I thought it was a Pilkington patent
Personally I have never liked them as I find that in some light conditions the wires are very visible. Unless you are in the frozen north of Canada I have also never found them necessary if you use the heater correctly.I thought it was a Pilkington patent
It actually has a wikipedia page
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I tend to find it's most useful for mist rather than frost, but yes, so long as the engine's warm the upward vents easily cover anything
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Misting is best dealt with using the aircon.It actually has a wikipedia page
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I tend to find it's most useful for mist rather than frost, but yes, so long as the engine's warm the upward vents easily cover anything
To dry the air out?
Does that work even in low temperatures when the ?compressor? shuts off?
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Yes. The compressor doesnt work below about -5C I think but it runs when everything gets hot under the bonnet if needed and the cold outside air already has a low RH so when warmed it can absorb moisture.
