AC/Heater Heated Rear Window - Page 3

Kpow99 · 21st December 2006, 21:50

Thanks for that, old enough poster to do a search but couldn't find any thread title on the subject

gray52 · 23rd December 2006, 22:08

yep will second that, never had this on any other cars, its good through.

Topcat · 23rd December 2006, 23:06

It seems that they do work by themselves, I know this might sound stupid, but if it is on when it is actually switched "off" could it burn out especially when the windows are fine?

Kpow99 · 23rd December 2006, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topcat

It seems that they do work by themselves, I know this might sound stupid, but if it is on when it is actually switched "off" could it burn out especially when the windows are fine?

Why would it burn out if the windows are fine??? not like useing a kettle without water is it?!?!

Topcat · 24th December 2006, 07:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kpow99

Why would it burn out if the windows are fine??? not like useing a kettle without water is it?!?!

I just wondered if the heat is constantly there if it could over heat, if you know what I mean! I did say it might sound stupid

3rd Honda · 24th December 2006, 07:57

It wont burn out, but this is perhaps a useful point to ask:

If one has a lot of heavy current electrical devices on, such as;

Heated mirrors & rear window
Fan
Heater assistance (isn't there an electrical 'booster'?)
Lights
Fog lights
Heated seats

does the alternator have enough output to supply all the current needed? I do know that some high specced Ford Focuses don't - and after a few mornings use of a lot of accessories on short journeys can suffer flat batteries.

Kpow99 · 24th December 2006, 19:19

I think we oil burner drivers are a bit better of than the petrol heads as we have a bigger stronger battery and system to get things going

Korkut Varol · 24th December 2006, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3rd Honda

It wont burn out, but this is perhaps a useful point to ask:

If one has a lot of heavy current electrical devices on, such as;

Heated mirrors & rear window
Fan
Heater assistance (isn't there an electrical 'booster'?)
Lights
Fog lights
Heated seats

does the alternator have enough output to supply all the current needed? I do know that some high specced Ford Focuses don't - and after a few mornings use of a lot of accessories on short journeys can suffer flat batteries.

The alternator should have enough power to supply the needed current by almost all those.
You may need all of them except for items 3 and 6 in a long, cold and foggy trip (which is supposed to last much longer because of the low travelling speed).

24th December 2006, 07:57	#46 (permalink)
3rd Honda Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 24th July 2006 Location: Tewkesbury Posts: 338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	It wont burn out, but this is perhaps a useful point to ask: If one has a lot of heavy current electrical devices on, such as; Heated mirrors & rear window Fan Heater assistance (isn't there an electrical 'booster'?) Lights Fog lights Heated seats does the alternator have enough output to supply all the current needed? I do know that some high specced Ford Focuses don't - and after a few mornings use of a lot of accessories on short journeys can suffer flat batteries.

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This thread is about: Heated Rear Window, it's in Electronics at the Honda Civic forum Civinfo; Thanks for that, old enough poster to do a search but couldn't find any thread title on the subject...

21st December 2006, 21:50	#41 (permalink)
Kpow99 Explosive Mind Unleashed Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for that, old enough poster to do a search but couldn't find any thread title on the subject

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gray52 Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: peterborough Posts: 880 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	yep will second that, never had this on any other cars, its good through.

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Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,739 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	It seems that they do work by themselves, I know this might sound stupid, but if it is on when it is actually switched "off" could it burn out especially when the windows are fine?

24th December 2006, 19:19	#47 (permalink)
Kpow99 Explosive Mind Unleashed Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th May 2006 Location: London Posts: 535 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think we oil burner drivers are a bit better of than the petrol heads as we have a bigger stronger battery and system to get things going