Heated Rear Window

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   My heated rear window takes about 20 mintues to clear. All the elements are intact it just seems to be underpowered, if that makes sense! Any clues?

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Leesy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 05-March-2003 Location: Stockport Status: Offline Points: 174	Topic: Heated Rear Window Posted: 06-March-2003 at 09:25
	My heated rear window takes about 20 mintues to clear. All the elements are intact it just seems to be underpowered, if that makes sense! Any clues?

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m3kuk Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 19-November-2002 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 267	Posted: 06-March-2003 at 20:44
	Test the resistance across the heated element.It should be a couple of Ohms at the most.Then test the voltage across the two connectors (12v at least). Post the results and we'll take it from there.I have the wiring diagram from BMW if your car is an E36.

Leesy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member II Joined: 05-March-2003 Location: Stockport Status: Offline Points: 174	Posted: 07-March-2003 at 09:29
	Great! I'll have a go this weekend and let you know.

fireman Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11-January-2003 Location: Wales Status: Offline Points: 5	Posted: 08-March-2003 at 21:24
	my E30 rear window takes about 10-15 minutes to clear on a frosty morning i think thats about normal

Nigel Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941	Posted: 08-March-2003 at 22:15
	My E34 rear window isnt as quick as other cars I've owned, but always worth checking the ground connection, any extra resistance there is always going to cause a problem
	Best Wishes Nigel

Iain H Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 15-February-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 405	Posted: 09-March-2003 at 07:33
	10 15 mins seems excessive, my E30 window is clear in under 5 mins, perhaps its worth checking the points posted above??? Iain
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