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2021.40.5.1 For refreshed Model S

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windshield is heated, in wiper rest area.

Have you tried that for sure? The newer windshields do not have the wires in them like, say my Rover did a couple years ago. There are no wires or markings for just the wipers' area as I have seen on windshields with that feature.

It still could be a full windshield with the heat portion laminated in the middle. Not saying I really know either way. In the snowy mess today I tried it and it seemed the whole windshield reacted but that could have also been the cabin air heat. Next frost I will park outside and see what happens.
 
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Have you tried that for sure? The newer windshields do not have the wires in them like, say my Rover did a couple years ago. There are no wires or markings for just the wipers' area as I have seen on windshields with that feature.

It still could be a full windshield with the heat portion laminated in the middle. Not saying I really know either way. In the snowy mess today I tried it and it seemed the whole windshield reacted but that could have also been the cabin air heat. Next frost I will park outside and see what happens.
@WilliamG had his windshield replaced and posted pictures of the wires and harness coming off of his Plaid’s windshield. So, yes, I’m sure. 🤣

@Hayseed_MS
 
@WilliamG had his windshield replaced and posted pictures of the wires and harness coming off of his Plaid’s windshield. So, yes, I’m sure. 🤣

@Hayseed_MS

I meant are you sure it is just the rest area and not the entire windshield. I did not see those pics. Will be disappointed if it is just heated wipers and not an actual heated windshield.
 
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I meant are you sure it is just the rest area and not the entire windshield. I did not see those pics. Will be disappointed if it is just heated wipers and not an actual heated windshield.

It is definitely not a heated windshield in its entirety. It's just the area where the wipers rest. I took a picture of mine when it was replaced for ripple distortion, as @jebinc mentioned.
 

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