Hard Top

[jmac]

hey folks new member alert

ive got a 2001 on a y plate had the car just under a year

having touble with the element on the back screen doesnt look damaged the switch on the dash is lighting up but its not de misting. ps only just started using the hard top

[T600]

I imagine there's a connector that you plug in when you fit the hard top. Is it possible to disconnect this and us a volt meter to check that it's getting a supply when you switch on the heater?

If it is then you've narrowed down the fault to the hard-top. You should be able to check the resistance of the heater from there too. If it's open circuit then that suggests a fault in the hood wiring or the heater elements.

If it isn't getting a supply then suggests fault is somewhere in the car - perhaps a fuse?

Good luck

[GIDDLEPIN]

Hi and welcome to the club

I'm sure you remembered to connect the electric cable to the heated screen when you fitted the hard top?

I would check that there is power getting to the connection at the back first then look at the elements on the screen to make sure no breaks are apparent.

Les

Beat me to it

Edited March 8, 2008 by GIDDLEPIN

[cfc1]

When I fitted my hardtop I couldn't find where to plug the lead into.. then forgot about it and now the car is away.. will need to check that when it comes back.

[jmac]

Hi and welcome to the club

I'm sure you remembered to connect the electric cable to the heated screen when you fitted the hard top?

I would check that there is power getting to the connection at the back first then look at the elements on the screen to make sure no breaks are apparent.

Les

Beat me to it

thanks for advice will have a look 4 this cable