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Old 6th December 2020, 12:06 PM
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Default Heated windscreen

Now that mornings are little more chillier I expected to see the magic of heated windscreen, very disappointed to find out it doesn't work.

Not sure where to start at diagnosing the problem, can't find the fuse either.

If I'm correct it should automatically turn on when it's 2C or below and defrost button is pressed?

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Old 6th December 2020, 02:37 PM
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Temperature has to be below 5 degrees and the HVAC needs to be on 'Auto'. If you have access to VCDS then you can scan it for errors and also use it to perform the Output Tests on the HVAC system. If the conditions are right then the amber light should flash on the button when in use.

As for fuses, I don't believe there are any (or at least none that I can find) as the control unit fitted in the boot is wired directly to the battery. The battery also needs to be in relatively good condition as it draws a lot of power.
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Old 6th December 2020, 02:52 PM
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When it is operating the tell tale amber light in the button will blink
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Old 6th December 2020, 03:02 PM
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Temperature has to be below 5 degrees and the HVAC needs to be on 'Auto'. If you have access to VCDS then you can scan it for errors and also use it to perform the Output Tests on the HVAC system. If the conditions are right then the amber light should flash on the button when in use.

As for fuses, I don't believe there are any (or at least none that I can find) as the control unit fitted in the boot is wired directly to the battery. The battery also needs to be in relatively good condition as it draws a lot of power.
As soon as I press windscreen button 'auto' switches off, and AC comes on as expected but amber light doesn't flash, just solid. As for battery, that's brand new fitted few months back.

It is 0.5C at the moment, and nothing happens.

HVAC is clear of errors

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Did all D2s have a heated windscreen? I had no idea that was even a thing.
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Old 6th December 2020, 03:38 PM
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It was a pretty rare option.

Back then the patents/licences for it were almost all held by Ford which is why they had it relatively widely available, even on my 1998 Focus (one of the first out of the factory).

I presume Audi decided to pay the fees to Ford for their premium model range. And I'd guess Ford would be happy to take the money as they had no competing model.
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Old 7th December 2020, 11:08 PM
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It was a pretty rare option.

Back then the patents/licences for it were almost all held by Ford which is why they had it relatively widely available, even on my 1998 Focus (one of the first out of the factory).

I presume Audi decided to pay the fees to Ford for their premium model range. And I'd guess Ford would be happy to take the money as they had no competing model.
The Ford system has visible wires inside the glass, which can be a tad distracting in night-time headlamp glare. It was used in aircraft during WW2 so perhaps any patents have expired. I actually have this on a VW.

The Audi system energises a tin dioxide layer that is deposited on one of the inner surfaces of the laminated glass. When a current is applied across the glass resistance in the metallic layer causes it to heat up, and in turn warms the glass.
IMO it's the best system out there. Very fast and invisible.

BTW your engine needs to be on for the heated front screen to operate.
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Old 6th December 2020, 06:03 PM
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Did all D2s have a heated windscreen? I had no idea that was even a thing.
A rare item as it was an option, and something I never thought of asking the OP.

hunker7 - Do you have this in the area above the battery? If not, then you don't have a heated windscreen.
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A rare item as it was an option, and something I never thought of asking the OP.

hunker7 - Do you have this in the area above the battery? If not, then you don't have a heated windscreen.
I do indeed
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