Retrofitting Rear Defogger in i10

allwheeldrive · 13th April 2011, 16:50

Is it possible to fit rear defogger in i10 Magna by Hyundai dealer ? How much will it cost ? Is it safe and advisable ?

condor · 13th April 2011, 17:41

You can try by replacing the glass. The wiring should already be there.

greenhorn · 14th April 2011, 01:41

condor, are you sure the wiring will already be there? I'm sure the switches and the defogger controller also will need to be added

condor · 14th April 2011, 09:12

@Greenie, IMO the wiring will be part of the harness .. though a Hyundai electrician can confirm that. Switches - yes. But atleast it should not be as messy as adding a rear wiper (drilling into body, water piping etc).

OT:
I wish the Ikon had the feature. But no Ikon has it, and hence I am not able to explore this option further.

DRIV3R · 14th April 2011, 09:37

@condor: IIRC, the Swift needs new combination switches, some electrical wiring, some plumbing for the washer motor, new glass and some change to the ECU as well. Should be something similar for the i10.

BTW, for the Ikon, the older gen did come with demisters. (ZXi and SXi trims if am not wrong). Do check, as this would require less of work since there is no plumbing required.

dhanushs · 14th April 2011, 15:11

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Originally Posted by condor

I wish the Ikon had the feature. But no Ikon has it, and hence I am not able to explore this option further.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRIV3R

BTW, for the Ikon, the older gen did come with demisters. (ZXi and SXi trims if am not wrong).

Yes, the older IKON's had it. But I doubt if the wiring is a part of the new IKON's as no model after '06 has it.

bluevolt · 14th April 2011, 15:56

I guess it is possible but you have to replace complete rear glass with one with demister lines, It will be little pricey than the normal glass. Consult Hyundai dealer to confirm more on this and also about warranty issues.

dar3dev|l · 14th April 2011, 16:23

Well how important is your need for the defogger ? I am really not sure if the cost of replacing the entire glass and wiring worth it. AFAIK this can be achieved, you might want to speak to your service center guy for the actuals.

condor · 3rd November 2011, 15:41

Guys, for cars that do not have an option for rear windshield de-fogger (like the Ikon), check this :

Frost Fighter 2600 Clear View Defrosters

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condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,095 Thanked: 16,468 Times View My Garage	Re: Retrofitting Rear Defogger in i10 You can try by replacing the glass. The wiring should already be there.
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greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,858 Thanked: 4,836 Times View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Re: Retrofitting Rear Defogger in i10 condor, are you sure the wiring will already be there? I'm sure the switches and the defogger controller also will need to be added
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condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,095 Thanked: 16,468 Times View My Garage	Re: Retrofitting Rear Defogger in i10 @Greenie, IMO the wiring will be part of the harness .. though a Hyundai electrician can confirm that. Switches - yes. But atleast it should not be as messy as adding a rear wiper (drilling into body, water piping etc). OT: I wish the Ikon had the feature. But no Ikon has it, and hence I am not able to explore this option further.
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DRIV3R Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,932 Thanked: 2,331 Times	Re: Retrofitting Rear Defogger in i10 @condor: IIRC, the Swift needs new combination switches, some electrical wiring, some plumbing for the washer motor, new glass and some change to the ECU as well. Should be something similar for the i10. BTW, for the Ikon, the older gen did come with demisters. (ZXi and SXi trims if am not wrong). Do check, as this would require less of work since there is no plumbing required. Last edited by DRIV3R : 14th April 2011 at 09:38.
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14th April 2011, 15:56	#7
bluevolt Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,275 Thanked: 3,475 Times View My Garage	Re: Retrofitting Rear Defogger in i10 I guess it is possible but you have to replace complete rear glass with one with demister lines, It will be little pricey than the normal glass. Consult Hyundai dealer to confirm more on this and also about warranty issues.
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14th April 2011, 16:23	#8
dar3dev\|l BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Munich, DE Posts: 292 Thanked: 98 Times	Re: Retrofitting Rear Defogger in i10 Well how important is your need for the defogger ? I am really not sure if the cost of replacing the entire glass and wiring worth it. AFAIK this can be achieved, you might want to speak to your service center guy for the actuals.
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3rd November 2011, 15:41	#9
condor Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Speed-brkr City Posts: 16,095 Thanked: 16,468 Times View My Garage	Re: Retrofitting Rear Defogger in i10 Guys, for cars that do not have an option for rear windshield de-fogger (like the Ikon), check this : Frost Fighter 2600 Clear View Defrosters
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