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As I understand it, the D3 S8 came with a heated windscreen as standard. However my screen doesn't seem to have a heating element. My car picked up an enormous stonechip this morning, so I called Autoglass and they need to know whether or not the screen is heated. Can anyone clarify please?
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You'd need to check the VIN or build sticker. It was an option...
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Had exactly the same problem with my D2 in the last few weeks. They brought the wrong screen out to me twice also.
I think I may be correct in saying that the 'heated' D3 screens have a liquid in between the two panes which heats up, rather than the thin wire elements like you'd expect to see in a Ford, for example.
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I phoned Audi UK to check, and they say it definitely does have a heated screen. Thanks for the help, guys!
Both my S-Max, and the Mondeo ST220 I had before that had heated screens, with the visible heating element. Having had a heated screen, I'd never want to be without it again!
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Rob -- 2013 Audi A7 BiTDi, with Tech Pack High. 2007 Audi S8, with Rear Seat Entertainment, Quad Zone Climate, DAB/DVB and electric blinds. ** sold ** |
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the audi heated screens are much better in that respect, you dont have the wire. in my D2, the right hand side cubby hole in the boot has a larger cover and fuse box related to the screen.
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Never had one in my Audis.. but any time I've had a Ford with them in, all I can see are the lines in the windscreen
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It has a aluminium oxide film on the glass (that purple metallic reflective effect) that is often used as a solar reflective film but it then has elements made by cutting an invisible pattern with a laser. It requires a high voltage to run it (~90v) and a current regulator circuit.
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Don't think it's aluminum oxide, Al2O3 is one of the best insulators, it is what the white insulator part in spark plugs are made of.
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Oh sorry, it's years since I read it - , just googled it, references to conductive oxide film and one to indium-tin-oxide and one to zinc oxide film. So some kind of metallic film.
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