When you set the control, if you chose defrost, it usually does it at the temperature you specify. So if you want heat only blowing through the windshield vents, which I believe may be the question you are asking, it varies between makes of cars.
This is what to look for : defrost, fan speed, temperature.
If you mean "Can a car that only has a heater ( no air conditioning ) be used to defrost?" The answer is still yes.
I believe the question is missing words. It is comparable to asking "Hand, just finger work?" You might try asking again, being more specific, explaining why it is a problem.
Yes, portable car heaters do work, but it is best to look at reviews of different kinds before purchasing them. Make sure to check whether it is simply a car heater or a car defrost/defogger.
a heater hose runs from intake to heater core to radiator. the heater core is were the heat comes from inside the car as well as defrost
car cuts off
The fastest way to defrost a windshield is to turn the defrost vent on without heat or simply open the windows. Another option is to warm the inside of the car by turning the heater on.
Usually, you'll get antifreeze on your passenger floor, steam out the defrost and / or have a very noticeable sweet coolant smell in the car. The heat won't work well and the car will overheat.
no but your defrost wont work well
if you can smell antifreeze you need to replace the heater core in the vehicle
turn the car off, unhook the battery, hook it back up, then try it again, could just be something to do with the "auto" setting
Thermostat stuck open, if older car possibly clogged heater core- when run at oper temp the hoses going into/out of heater core be sure one is very hot - start with thermostat $$$ cheap & easier than a heater core problem!
You could have a problem with your thermostat in the car.
yes there are one's that plug into your cigerette lighter at any wal mart or car store,but they do any o.k job at best
The smoke is actually antifreeze mixed with air. The most common cause of this is a leaky heater core.