the defroster is actually your a/c. it doesn't run much when it's cold outside but it works with your heater to remove the moisture from inside the car. blowing warm dry air on the windshield. just like it removes the moisture (humidity) from inside the car in the summer. the difference is the temp. you have it on. even if the a/c don't work, the heater will still do the job, just not quite as well.
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Why is Car is purring when defroster is turned on?
It is probably the sound of the defroster fan.
What car had the first rear window defroster?
The 1953 Lincoln was the first car that had a rear window defroster. It also was the first car to have an optional 4 way power seat.
Why does your car air conditioner keep terning on?
If you have the defroster in the on position the ac will do that.
What things are in a car that start with w or on a car?
windshieldwheelwater pumpwindowwindow defroster
93 ford escort wagon when you turn the defroster on the air blows out the vents instead of on the the top of the dashboard?
Because it's not a defroster button! It's just the symbol for ventilating the air into the car. It shoudln't be called a defroster since defrosting is meant by heating up the coils that you see at the back of the car. I'm pretty no car has wires in the front!
What does a car defroster do?
Defrost the windshields so you can see where you are going. Useful in icy climates.
Why do you have antifreeze on the floor of your car?
You have a leaking heater core. You might smell antifreeze if you turn on the defroster.
Why do I smell burning oil when the defroster is on?
If there is an oil leak inside the engine compartment of the vehicle. The defroster could have some of the smell go into the cabin of the car. The engine should be checked for any oil leaks.
Why does your car run the air-conditioning unit when the defroster is on?
dry air removes moisture better
Ac on peugeot 307 comes on when start car how do you turn off?
If you have the defroster on, the ac comes on automatically.
Car parts that start with w?
· windshield washer pump · water pump · window defroster · windows
What are some examples of Haiku about cars?
fast and convenient I use it to get around my car is my friend a rear defroster hubcaps and windshield wipers aspects of my car
Is there a connection between the car heater and rear window defroster?
2 different units and different wiring systems.
Can you sue the private party if the car you bought has a problem with the heater and defroster?
No you cannot sue unless it was sold with a warrenty.
What caused a squeal and the car to stall when you turned on the defroster?
The defroster is drawing more electrical current than the alternator can produce. It could be that the belt is slipping and the battery is margianally low so that when you turn on the defroster the alternator can't keep up and the battery isn't able to provide enough current to keep the ignition operating.
Rear window defroster?
what are the colors of the wires for the rear window defroster coming from the rear window to the defroster bottom ? can any body help me
The drivers side back window has a defroster but the pass side does not have a defroster is that normal?
What your seeing is the cars radio antenna. Your defroster is on your back window.
Where is the antennae in a 1997 Chrysler lhs?
It is part of the rear window defroster.It is part of the rear window defroster.
Where is the fuse location for the rear defroster on a 1997 ford escort?
Fuse box under the hood on the driver side of the car
Why does your rear window defroster not work even though the light say its on in a 2005 BMW 525?
There can be several reasons a rear defroster fails even when the light on the defroster switch indicates it is on. The most likely reason is that one of the metal defroster tabs along the side of the back window has separated from the defroster. If the defroster tabs check out as still attached to the defroster then you need to do a little checking with a volt meter. The first thing to check is the voltage directly on the tabs themselves. This should be around 12-14 volts. If the voltage is zero then there is very likely a broken wire someplace between the defroster relay and the defroster. If you have 12-14 volts a the defroster tabs then there is something going on with the grid which is normally broken defroster elements, those long thin horizontal lines on the back window.
What car device changes electrical energy into heat?
Electrically heated seats, wing mirror defrosters and rear window defroster.
How do you turn on rear defroster on a Ford Tempo?
with a push button directly under the defroster control
Does using the defroster in your car use more gas?
yes, it works just like the a/c, it just blows the air on the windsheild/windows
Does the heating element on a rear car defroster heat up enough to clear morning dew?
It should if the system is in good working order.
What rhymes with imposter?
Defroster
