Rear Window Defroster/Defogger
01-17-2008, 03:21 AM
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On my way home in our "blizzard" 
yesterday In Atlanta (0.4" snow before it changed to rain), I was using my rear window defroster (probably for the first time) and noticed it seemed to be clicking off fairly quickly. I timed it a couple of times and it would run for 4-5 minutes and then turn off. I thought it might have something to do with the fact that I was using the heated seats and steering wheel so I turned each of those off and re-timed it - again about 5 minutes. I know that it is timed to go off but I would think that it should run more than 5 minutes - more like 10 in my experience.
Anyone else have any input as to how long the rear window defroster should run? It's not a particularly big deal given where I live but if there's something wrong I'd like to get it taken care of.
yesterday In Atlanta (0.4" snow before it changed to rain), I was using my rear window defroster (probably for the first time) and noticed it seemed to be clicking off fairly quickly. I timed it a couple of times and it would run for 4-5 minutes and then turn off. I thought it might have something to do with the fact that I was using the heated seats and steering wheel so I turned each of those off and re-timed it - again about 5 minutes. I know that it is timed to go off but I would think that it should run more than 5 minutes - more like 10 in my experience. Anyone else have any input as to how long the rear window defroster should run? It's not a particularly big deal given where I live but if there's something wrong I'd like to get it taken care of.
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Originally Posted by stanatl' post='519102' date='Jan 17 2008, 07:21 AM
On my way home in our "blizzard" yesterday In Atlanta (0.4" snow before it changed to rain), I was using my rear window defroster (probably for the first time) and noticed it seemed to be clicking off fairly quickly. I timed it a couple of times and it would run for 4-5 minutes and then turn off. I thought it might have something to do with the fact that I was using the heated seats and steering wheel so I turned each of those off and re-timed it - again about 5 minutes. I know that it is timed to go off but I would think that it should run more than 5 minutes - more like 10 in my experience.
Anyone else have any input as to how long the rear window defroster should run? It's not a particularly big deal given where I live but if there's something wrong I'd like to get it taken care of.
yesterday In Atlanta (0.4" snow before it changed to rain), I was using my rear window defroster (probably for the first time) and noticed it seemed to be clicking off fairly quickly. I timed it a couple of times and it would run for 4-5 minutes and then turn off. I thought it might have something to do with the fact that I was using the heated seats and steering wheel so I turned each of those off and re-timed it - again about 5 minutes. I know that it is timed to go off but I would think that it should run more than 5 minutes - more like 10 in my experience. Anyone else have any input as to how long the rear window defroster should run? It's not a particularly big deal given where I live but if there's something wrong I'd like to get it taken care of.
01-17-2008, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Heelsonwheels' post='519104' date='Jan 17 2008, 08:03 AM
Sounds quick to me also. I never timed mine but I'm fairly sure its longer than 5 min. Thats not enough time to defrost/ice.
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Originally Posted by stanatl' post='519106' date='Jan 17 2008, 08:21 AM
That's what I thought. I just spoke to my SA and he says that is too quick as well. He thought it should run for at about 10 minutes but was not certain. I have an appointment to bring it in to have them check it.
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I was driving back home from Atlanta through the same snow. Also with the heated seats on. I turned mine on a was sure that it lasted longer than 5 minutes..
01-17-2008, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by nickolas_g' post='519115' date='Jan 17 2008, 08:50 AM
I was driving back home from Atlanta through the same snow. Also with the heated seats on. I turned mine on a was sure that it lasted longer than 5 minutes..
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When you switch it on the first time, it stays on a bit longer.
Once it turns off you can switch it on again, but then the period is much shorter.
Once it turns off you can switch it on again, but then the period is much shorter.
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='519145' date='Jan 17 2008, 10:46 AM
When you switch it on the first time, it stays on a bit longer.
Once it turns off you can switch it on again, but then the period is much shorter.
Once it turns off you can switch it on again, but then the period is much shorter.
I think 15 mins the first time, 5 mins every time after that. Thats how it works on my Camaro.
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Originally Posted by pukka' post='519253' date='Jan 17 2008, 03:11 PM
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I think 15 mins the first time, 5 mins every time after that. Thats how it works on my Camaro.
I think 15 mins the first time, 5 mins every time after that. Thats how it works on my Camaro.
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Originally Posted by Iceman' post='519145' date='Jan 17 2008, 03:46 PM
When you switch it on the first time, it stays on a bit longer.
Once it turns off you can switch it on again, but then the period is much shorter.
Once it turns off you can switch it on again, but then the period is much shorter.