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Front window defrost switches itself off after a while

Discussion in 'Model X: User Interface' started by loxo, Jan 26, 2021.

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  1. loxo

    loxo Member

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    Hi there,

    I have the problem that the front window defrost switches itself off after a while (on trips, while driving). This is not the case with the rear window.

    I noticed this when the front window started to get foggy on a regular basis on our journeys in winter and the corresponding icon for the windscreen heating was no longer blue. That can't be intentional? It's dangerous when driving in cold weather.

    Did I miss a timer setting? Or does the car need to be serviced?

    Best regards,
    Lorenz
     
  2. mswlogo

    mswlogo Well-Known Member

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    Well one thing you should know, blue is NOT heating. It’s dehumidifying.

    One tap is blue.
    Two taps is orange is heated and dehumidified air.
     
  3. DCGOO

    DCGOO Active Member

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    You also will only be able to tolerate a few minutes on defrost w heat. It gets very hot, very quickly. I turned it on remotely once, and forgot about it for about 30 minutes. I found my car inside temp at 120ºF. Outside temp was approx 25º F. Oops.
     

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