Member Since: 21 Oct 2005
Location: Hartlepool
Posts: 65
All my screen clears except the single wire in the very centre. However after about 30 seconds this too warms up enough to clear so I can live with that.
11th Dec 2005 8:18 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26779
Mine has the center line also! It has a couple of duff elements besides. Still clears effectively though.
11th Dec 2005 10:07 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
Gareth wrote:
Mine has the center line also! It has a couple of duff elements besides. Still clears effectively though.
So does mine but I'm not gonna argue against a new screen though. Has the odd chip in it now
-s
11th Dec 2005 10:15 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
think the centre line is the bit between the LH & RH heated elements?
Also the 'clear in 30 seconds' is a bit optimistic as the side windows need 3 or four mins... unless you've no junctions for a mile or so after you set off from home unlike me (200 metres )
Which is all I had until this morning, then I turned the key and watched a crack grow across the screen
Strikes me it must have a weak spot as it was only -3°C this morningThe End
11th Dec 2005 11:01 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
Slimer wrote:
simon wrote:
Has the odd chip in it now
Which is all I had until this morning, then I turned the key and watched a crack grow across the screen
Strikes me it must have a weak spot as it was only -3°C this morning
Toooo many toys on yer roof mate ??
By the way... in the usual haunt if you fancy a beer. From 8PM ?
-s
11th Dec 2005 11:03 pm
10forcash
Member Since: 09 Jun 2005
Location: Ubique
Posts: 16534
shouldn't have put the key in the screen then too many desperados?
By the way... in the usual haunt if you fancy a beer. From 8PM
Sounds good, what nights you there?The End
11th Dec 2005 11:05 pm
simon
Member Since: 11 Jan 2005
Location: Shropshire
Posts: 18296
Slimer wrote:
simon wrote:
By the way... in the usual haunt if you fancy a beer. From 8PM
Sounds good, what nights you there?
Just Monday night. Call me tomorrow if your around.
cheers
-s
11th Dec 2005 11:09 pm
BrianX
Member Since: 11 Dec 2005
Location: Bolton UK - it may be 'grim up north' but at least you get gravy on yer' chips.
Posts: 217
Many thank Gareth, I must have dislodged it when I removed the cover to route the RoadAngel GPS antennae. '
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12th Dec 2005 9:48 am
BN
Member Since: 18 Mar 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 6463
BrianX wrote:
Many thank Gareth, I must have dislodged it when I removed the cover to route the RoadAngel GPS antennae.
I place the road angel on the dash just above the satnav or pocket and it works fine no aerial required. Many of the guys have seen it and its location.
12th Dec 2005 10:04 am
BrianX
Member Since: 11 Dec 2005
Location: Bolton UK - it may be 'grim up north' but at least you get gravy on yer' chips.
Posts: 217
To make the RA less obvious, I have mounted it at the top of the screen next to the rearview mirror. I couldn't find anywhere where it got a decent signal due to the heated screen so I just got the external antennae and routed the cable through the sunroof. I also fitted the extra laser sensor above the number plate - that cable was a bit of a pain to route! Some people probably wouldn't like the unit sitting right next to the mirror (especially at night) but I find it handy there, and I can reach it too '
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12th Dec 2005 10:32 am
Mossy
Member Since: 01 Jul 2005
Location: Hollyoaks, UK
Posts: 2687
Re: Mine too!
BrianX wrote:
I doubt that mine is an element fault, but only half of my windscreen heats up! The drivers side works fine, but not a thing happens on the passenger side! Very puzzling. Anybody know where the connectors are so that I can check?
On my first D3 the screen had to be replaced because of a creeping crack that could not be repaired. Seeing what they had to do to replace it, it was not an easy job what with all the connectors. I'd pop it back to the dealers and let them sort. Sounds like a warranty jobby to me. D3 HSE V8...
12th Dec 2005 2:46 pm
BrianX
Member Since: 11 Dec 2005
Location: Bolton UK - it may be 'grim up north' but at least you get gravy on yer' chips.
Posts: 217
Finally got around to getting the screen looked at. LR dealer went all around the houses to blame whoever it was that fitted the handsfree kit, saying that they had destroyed some wiring and I needed a new screen. Luckily I was able to point out that it was THEM who fitted the wiring for the phone kit. After pointing out that they were liable, and thank god it wasn't one of the safety device circuits that had been destroyed, they have now ordered me a new screen - and I won't be paying for it I should take this opportunity for thanking my local LR dealer for trying to shaft me - better luck next time eh? If it wasn't for the laws on slander I would be more than happy to 'name and shame' them here.'
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'98 P38 V8/LPG - gone
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'02 Freelander 1 - gone
'05 Disco 3 TDV6 - SWMBO
'06 L322 V8 - current
Don't you just love that 'gotcha' moment when the foot goes in the mouth and the speaker has just stood on the trap-door? 8) Only hope the dealer has the sense to get a third party in to install it.
(Would have thought that even if the dealer could be identified without doubt from your location, fair comment would prove an adequate defence to a libel action.)Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
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too many desperados? 
I should take this opportunity for thanking my local LR dealer for trying to shaft me - better luck next time eh? If it wasn't for the laws on slander I would be more than happy to 'name and shame' them here.
