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Hello, I made a windscreen defogger using infrared heating films. The heater turns on in ready mode and off when the car is off. It looks like a dash mat, except that it is very light weight, only about 4 mm thick and not attached to the dashboard anywhere - hence it does not interfere with the...

Hi, if you are in search for a tiny but powerful generator, take a look at the 2nd gen GM eassist starter-generator, used in several cars like the Buick lacrosse hybrid (parts nr. 24261691 AA), mind you it has a rather tricky resolver. As for the battery saga: the i-miev and the 2014 leaf...

Don, I think it is time to change paradigm of car cabin heating as the ice power is over. What i am talking - and doing - about is not new - see the post here, for exmple...

So, for heating while driving: one working solution is the 12v infrared heating film (high temp model) on the floor, in the doors and behind the front seats, plus heated seats and steering wheel. If someone is after the traditional air heating: all previous posts took it granted that the loop...

Hi, we found that for the full kit the only solution is a separate cable from the 12v battery positive terminal, than to use a relay from the cigarette lighter circuit - this way the heating is only on when the ignition is on. Many people opted for the front legroom insulation and heating only...

Yes, with four people it can be a challenge - but if your trips are short, you can use the factory heat/aircon to keep your window clean...I personally use shaving foam polished on the windscreen and front side windows.:) For longer trips - where the factory heating causes range problem - it is...

Hi, I found a 12v infrared heating film distributor in Europe offering the film at a very good price. I bought few meters of 30cm film, 12v, 220w/sqm. 220w/sqm is normally used for floor heating or ceiling heating. I rolled up the floor carpet in front of the drivers` seat - there is a soft...

Hi, I am using a Konvey ELM372 odb domgle. The app finds it, but the dot in the bottom-left corner is red, with a little green in the middle. However, once it was green completely - no change in the functionality -of the app, it shows nothing, whatever options I choose in the settings.

Update from yesterday: the latest free version available on android store does not work with the 2014 c-zero. Seem to me another useless try to develop stg meaningful. A shame really.

Hi, I tried the free app + it showed only the battery SOC in % in the top right corner no total amperage or anything. I was parking, so only wanted to see some battery data. Is it only a paid version which provides some data on the battery/ does it show cell level voltages?

actually I plan to use only a few switches: 1. factory seat heating switch for the driver seat will also turn on: the steering wheel heating, the legroom heating on the driver`s side, the infrared heating in both doors. 2. the passenger seat heating switch (under the center console) also turns...

Hello, I am searching for a used OBD2 dongle that is proven to work with Canion - got tired of ordering meant to be good ones which do not work in real life..

As I know, (EU model) - the level 1 charger turns on as soon as it signals the connection to the car. Than the car`s onboard charger shots down when the battery is full. Splicing cables to the 220 lines BEfore the charger should - therefore - work, IMO.

Hi, I am preparing for the cold days, so here is my setup: 1. upgrading the driver seat heating: I added heating panel also to the backrest, and connected both heaters to a thermostat for better heat comfort (not on/off every 5 min. like the factory setting. 2. I also added seat heating to the...

Guys, don`t try to rip the seat cover off as suggested in this thread!!! Under the seat cover there is a 10 mm soft foam, under that there is the seat occupancy sensor. This sensor measures the weight of the driver/passenger and the airbag is switched on/off according to the info - so ruining...

wow... how did you add light to the ignition keyhole? Best regards, Tibor

I made the whole install in my garden - so plenty of ventillation. But the car was standing with open windows for three days to get rid of the smell. I bought the seat heating pad from aliexpress - the cheapest unit, without any wiring harness or switch. i also bought a rocker switch with...

Hi, today I installed seat heating to the passenger seat - to the seat and to the backrest. The trick is to use xylane - I sprayed over- and under the cushion every centimeter as I pulled it slowly. THe seat cushion can be taken off starting from the back end of the seat. It is important to...

Thanx! This way it seems that the idea is possible - at least theoretically. Tomorrow I will have closer look of the heater..

Thanx for the feedback! yes, less current requires thinner wires. Anyone knows how much coolant is circulated in the heating system? That would give a clue at least sizing the immersion heater. My other concern: is the OEM heating element is used during air conditioning? I am not familiar...