| Vancouver Auto Chat 2016 VAC Community Head Moderator: Raid3n |
 | | 
10-28-2009, 07:52 PM
|
#51 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: H2K
Posts: 1,002
Thanked 290 Times in 100 Posts
Failed 17 Times in 7 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by drunkrussian  hmm interesting lol
well i took a look and my back lines are def. cut off so i do need that canadian tire paint kit to fix it. However, it doesn't seem normal that the button doesn't even stay pressed in. Is this normal? anyone know? | My button doesnt stay in when pressed like the hazards. So i think its normal.
| 
|  | |
10-28-2009, 08:19 PM
|
#52 | | Banned (ABWS)
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond
Posts: 5,138
Thanked 2,216 Times in 510 Posts
Failed 852 Times in 132 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by cruz-in what worked for me was going to daiso at aberdeen and picking up some charcoal thing that removes moisture in the air.
left that in the car and it seriously helped.
$2.99 too! heheh and it lasts for 6 months.
if you guys go, its in the laundry area.
and boom windows dont fog no where near as bad | on my way lol
| |
| | |
10-28-2009, 08:42 PM
|
#53 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 4,797
Thanked 347 Times in 131 Posts
Failed 88 Times in 29 Posts
|
Only 3 lines work on my integra after pulling the rear tint. I need to buy that defroster repair kit too. How much is it? Is there a good brand or all work the same?
| |
| | |
10-28-2009, 08:44 PM
|
#54 | | My homepage has been set to RS
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 2,308
Thanked 825 Times in 341 Posts
Failed 203 Times in 77 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by Amuse Only 3 lines work on my integra after pulling the rear tint. I need to buy that defroster repair kit too. How much is it? Is there a good brand or all work the same? | by the way...
when you got your tint put in, did they pull the lines too and it didn't work? Or tint doesnt affect anything?
| |
| | |
10-28-2009, 08:50 PM
|
#55 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Revscene
Posts: 9,635
Thanked 7,685 Times in 2,579 Posts
Failed 434 Times in 126 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by drunkrussian hmm interesting lol
well i took a look and my back lines are def. cut off so i do need that canadian tire paint kit to fix it. However, it doesn't seem normal that the button doesn't even stay pressed in. Is this normal? anyone know? | DUDE... I've told you like ten times, the button is not supposed to stay pushed in like your hazard button. It is supposed to spring back to it's original position. It is a soft switch that merely activates the defroster, which automatically turns off when it is done so that it does not overheat. EVERY car that has a rear defroster is like this. I am 100% certain on this.
As for tint, it doesn't affect anything when you put it in as the tint goes ON TOP of the grid. When you pull it off, the tint may be too strong and tear off peices of the grid along with the tint. As long as you keep the tint on, it will be fine (assuming it was working in the first place).
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by skyxx Sonick is a genius. I won't go into detail what's so great about his post. But it's damn good! | 2010 Toyota Rav4 Limited V6 - Wifey's Daily Driver
2009 BMW 128i - Daily Driver
2007 Toyota Rav4 Sport V6 - Sold
1999 Mazda Miata - Sold
2003 Mazda Protege5 - Sold
1987 BMW 325is - Sold
1990 Mazda Miata - Sold 100% Buy and Sell Feedback | |
| | |
10-28-2009, 08:54 PM
|
#56 | | My homepage has been set to RS
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 2,308
Thanked 825 Times in 341 Posts
Failed 203 Times in 77 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by sonick DUDE... I've told you like ten times, the button is not supposed to stay pushed in like your hazard button. It is supposed to spring back to it's original position. It is a soft switch that merely activates the defroster, which automatically turns off when it is done so that it does not overheat. EVERY car that has a rear defroster is like this. I am 100% certain on this.
As for tint, it doesn't affect anything when you put it in as the tint goes ON TOP of the grid. When you pull it off, the tint may be too strong and tear off peices of the grid along with the tint. As long as you keep the tint on, it will be fine (assuming it was working in the first place). | but his button has a little light man, A LITTLE LIGHT lol
| |
| | |
10-28-2009, 10:44 PM
|
#57 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: H2K
Posts: 1,002
Thanked 290 Times in 100 Posts
Failed 17 Times in 7 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by drunkrussian but his button has a little light man, A LITTLE LIGHT lol | Yeah, don't yours have a orange light in the center of the button that indicates on/off?
| |
| | |
11-01-2009, 04:21 PM
|
#58 | | My homepage has been set to RS
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 2,308
Thanked 825 Times in 341 Posts
Failed 203 Times in 77 Posts
|
hi guys,
so first of all, my lines in the back are fine. No broken ends or anything.
Next i checked the fuses, both under the wheel and in the back according to the manual. The front ones are fine and have power. The ones under the wheel were missing! I put them in and now when i press the rear defroster button, the little light comes on on the button.
BUT still no heat. I'm testing by turning on the heat to max, turning on the front defroster and also the rear defroster. I then touch the lines in the back windshield and it does not warm up!
one problem that MAY be causing this is that the space to put the fuse in is a very odd one. The fuses i put in are smaller - a connection is being made, as the light is going on and the relay is working, but it's still odd. If i try a diff sized fuse (normal ones), they're too big to fit, but if i try these smaller ones, there's a bit of space on the sides.
Wondering: a) if any integra owners have some input into the fuse thing
b) since it might not be the issue anyway, if anyone else has some further advice of what i could do to try to fix this, without going to a shop!
| |
| | |
11-02-2009, 12:19 AM
|
#59 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
Join Date: May 2001 Location: Burnaby, BC
Posts: 3,564
Thanked 330 Times in 163 Posts
Failed 182 Times in 61 Posts
|
If you've got a multimeter... check for continuity from one side (and only one side) of the defog grid to the car's chassis (aka ground). The other side should get +12 volts with the button pushed (and the light on). If there's ground but no voltage.. then you've got a problem with the feed to the grid. Start checking the relay, wiring, etc..
I have a Cavalier.. the common problem is they burn up the connector behind the carpet by the driver's feet. Since I don't know squat about an Integra.. I can't give you specific things to check, sorry.
__________________
Don't be the next RS.net statistic - If you drink, don't drive. You'll lose your licence, and the rest of us will laugh at you.
| |
| | |
11-02-2009, 10:36 PM
|
#60 | | My homepage has been set to RS
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 2,308
Thanked 825 Times in 341 Posts
Failed 203 Times in 77 Posts
|
oddly enough, it seems to be working now..i think.
i mean, before i tested it by putting my finger to the inside and i felt no heat. However today i turned it on and it seemed to defog the back pretty fast...
lol i'm confused
| |
| | |
11-02-2009, 10:48 PM
|
#61 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Revscene
Posts: 9,635
Thanked 7,685 Times in 2,579 Posts
Failed 434 Times in 126 Posts
|
It doesn't FEEL warm.....
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by skyxx Sonick is a genius. I won't go into detail what's so great about his post. But it's damn good! | 2010 Toyota Rav4 Limited V6 - Wifey's Daily Driver
2009 BMW 128i - Daily Driver
2007 Toyota Rav4 Sport V6 - Sold
1999 Mazda Miata - Sold
2003 Mazda Protege5 - Sold
1987 BMW 325is - Sold
1990 Mazda Miata - Sold 100% Buy and Sell Feedback | |
| | |
11-02-2009, 11:56 PM
|
#62 | | Need to Seek Professional Help
Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: H2K
Posts: 1,002
Thanked 290 Times in 100 Posts
Failed 17 Times in 7 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by drunkrussian oddly enough, it seems to be working now..i think.
i mean, before i tested it by putting my finger to the inside and i felt no heat. However today i turned it on and it seemed to defog the back pretty fast...
lol i'm confused | Don't think you are supposed to feel the heat coming off the wires. And goodjob on fixing this!  | |
| | |
11-03-2009, 12:09 AM
|
#63 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Coquitlam
Posts: 5,324
Thanked 3,782 Times in 1,242 Posts
Failed 533 Times in 187 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by drunkrussian oddly enough, it seems to be working now..i think.
i mean, before i tested it by putting my finger to the inside and i felt no heat. However today i turned it on and it seemed to defog the back pretty fast...
lol i'm confused | Meh, my car fixes itself from time to time. It's quite convenient
__________________
'16 Ram 1500
| |
| | |
11-04-2009, 10:19 AM
|
#64 | | RabidMod
Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Toronto
Posts: 6,384
Thanked 1,540 Times in 543 Posts
Failed 112 Times in 32 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by GabAlmighty Meh, my car fixes itself from time to time. It's quite convenient | 
__________________
--- | |
| | |
11-04-2009, 02:32 PM
|
#65 | | Chinese Guy, Swedish Rides
Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In da GV-ehhhh
Posts: 11,821
Thanked 611 Times in 203 Posts
Failed 57 Times in 28 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by SkinnyPupp To all idiots and ignorant people: You don't have to use COLD when you use A/C. Turn on your A/C, set it to WARM, and you will have instantly defogged windows, and warm air.
/thread | Truth. In some cars the defoggogler-doo-hickey turns on the A/C automatically when you switch to it. Mine does. Quote:
Originally Posted by GabAlmighty Open your windows, drive | ...and when your air blower is on its last legs and squeeks and howls even louder than your brakes, this is what must be done.
I.e., this is what I have do do.  | |
| | |
11-04-2009, 06:16 PM
|
#66 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: vancouver
Posts: 835
Thanked 19 Times in 8 Posts
Failed 1 Time in 1 Post
|
One super cheap way to prevent excessive cabin humidity is to save silica gel packs and just place them in your glove compartment! If it keeps moisture out of your foods it should help you do that for your car too!
| |
| | |
11-06-2009, 07:18 PM
|
#67 | | Banned (ABWS)
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond
Posts: 5,138
Thanked 2,216 Times in 510 Posts
Failed 852 Times in 132 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by cruz-in what worked for me was going to daiso at aberdeen and picking up some charcoal thing that removes moisture in the air.
left that in the car and it seriously helped.
$2.99 too! heheh and it lasts for 6 months.
if you guys go, its in the laundry area.
and boom windows dont fog no where near as bad | anyone else vouch for this? i'd take the effort to go find parking in that horrid parking lot if this thing is actually efficient.
" no where near as bad " = no fog at all or still some?
| |
| | |
11-06-2009, 07:23 PM
|
#68 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 9,568
Thanked 3,604 Times in 1,216 Posts
Failed 236 Times in 60 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by illicitstylz anyone else vouch for this? i'd take the effort to go find parking in that horrid parking lot if this thing is actually efficient.
" no where near as bad " = no fog at all or still some? | +1
need feed back on actual product before i walk into that night mare mall  | |
| | |
11-06-2009, 09:06 PM
|
#69 | | Banned By Establishment
Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Richmond
Posts: 12,484
Thanked 2,091 Times in 773 Posts
Failed 765 Times in 247 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by !NiteRaven | this.
seriously.
| |
| | |
11-07-2009, 11:53 AM
|
#70 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Revscene
Posts: 9,635
Thanked 7,685 Times in 2,579 Posts
Failed 434 Times in 126 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by illicitstylz anyone else vouch for this? i'd take the effort to go find parking in that horrid parking lot if this thing is actually efficient.
" no where near as bad " = no fog at all or still some? | Quote:
Originally Posted by TypeRNammer +1
need feed back on actual product before i walk into that night mare mall | I got a small one yesterday, see how it goes. There were larger ones, but those ones were not self-enclosed, was afraid it'd spill everywhere if I took a hard turn.
__________________ Quote:
Originally Posted by skyxx Sonick is a genius. I won't go into detail what's so great about his post. But it's damn good! | 2010 Toyota Rav4 Limited V6 - Wifey's Daily Driver
2009 BMW 128i - Daily Driver
2007 Toyota Rav4 Sport V6 - Sold
1999 Mazda Miata - Sold
2003 Mazda Protege5 - Sold
1987 BMW 325is - Sold
1990 Mazda Miata - Sold 100% Buy and Sell Feedback | |
| | |
11-08-2009, 08:30 AM
|
#71 | | My dinner reheated before my turbo spooled
Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Coquitlam
Posts: 1,798
Thanked 91 Times in 34 Posts
Failed 200 Times in 21 Posts
|
I dont' know if anyone already mention this
on two of my car I found the most effective way to de fog without the use of AC is
Match the temperature as outside. then POint the blower to your floor. blast it to medium
I set it to the second out of four setting
it does not always work. but when there is not too many people in the car I find it works way better than pointing the blower to the windshield
When your car is full of people then I have to use WarmAir + AC and point the blower to the windshield
| |
| | |
11-08-2009, 02:14 PM
|
#72 | | Chinese Guy, Swedish Rides
Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In da GV-ehhhh
Posts: 11,821
Thanked 611 Times in 203 Posts
Failed 57 Times in 28 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by valent|n0 When your car is full of people then I have to use WarmAir + AC and point the blower to the windshield | When my car is full of people I make them wipe their own damn windows.  Posted via RS Mobile | |
| | |
11-08-2009, 02:22 PM
|
#73 | | "Entertainment" mod.
Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Surrey, BC
Posts: 5,117
Thanked 3,432 Times in 1,051 Posts
Failed 161 Times in 60 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by +Kardboard+ When my car is full of people I make them wipe their own damn windows. Posted via RS Mobile | Same, I usually get my brother to wipe down my rear window if we're in a hurry, same goes for my passenger side view so the mirror heater can get to it faster.
__________________
Borokusowagen.
| |
| | |
11-10-2009, 03:35 PM
|
#74 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vancouver
Posts: 8,858
Thanked 2,420 Times in 669 Posts
Failed 530 Times in 136 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by CorneringArtist Same, I usually get my brother to wipe down my rear window if we're in a hurry, same goes for my passenger side view so the mirror heater can get to it faster. | I mean, thats why you're driving them right?
| |
| | |
12-01-2009, 03:05 PM
|
#75 | | Banned (ABWS)
Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Richmond
Posts: 5,138
Thanked 2,216 Times in 510 Posts
Failed 852 Times in 132 Posts
| Quote:
Originally Posted by cruz-in what worked for me was going to daiso at aberdeen and picking up some charcoal thing that removes moisture in the air.
left that in the car and it seriously helped.
$2.99 too! heheh and it lasts for 6 months.
if you guys go, its in the laundry area.
and boom windows dont fog no where near as bad | So i went yesterday while i was at the mall checking out the new ncix ( it looks great in there by the way ).
There's two, one is the charcoal one you mentioned and one is a dehumidifier one.
I bought the dehumidifier one ($2.24 taxes in) because the description said it's better aimed at removing the moisture in the room.
The charcoal one didn't explicitly say removing moisture in the room, it was more about eliminating odors.
Stuck it under my driver seat so i'll report back in a few days and see if it helps!
| |
| | | |
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | |
All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:40 AM.
|
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
The banners on the left side and below do not show for registered users!
