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VonBoomenstien
06-09-2008, 04:37 PM
so my windshield defroster isnt working and im not sure why. Anyone have any advice?

http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa318/samyshane/Jeep/PDR_0546.jpg
JeepBountyHunter
06-09-2008, 05:16 PM
I know whats wrong!!! Your windows aren't down!
jaber
06-09-2008, 06:26 PM
You need the dash in it to direct the rising hot air...

I took some 3" dryer vent hose and cut it length-wise and wraped it with metal tape. I also had the luxury of having spare parts to shape the ends and wrap them on a bench.
Rob z
06-09-2008, 07:10 PM
Quit whinin, an just scrape the inside of the windshield, like everybody else:D
ThisGuyUKnow
06-09-2008, 07:20 PM
hmm does the deteriorated air duct have anything to do with it. Seriously thou mine doesn't work either but the duct seems to be intact but i haven't followed it all the way. also how the heck do you get the top of the dash off i couldn't figure that one out due to diminished brain capacity:o
VonBoomenstien
06-09-2008, 07:45 PM
after you take all the bolts out by the windshield there are 2 bolts, one on each side panel by the doors, and then one above the steering column that has to be removed and then it all comes off. i am starting on my custom dash and trashing everything else. i was just making a joke since my floorpans werent that bad. who would have thought that 30 years could do that kind of damage. and watch out for the spiders.
J4GRAND
06-10-2008, 08:29 AM
Two words: SCAT Tubing. The defroster ducts on my J4000 were in the same shape as yours and I replaced them with this:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/scat.php
I was able to get what I needed at the airport I used to work at; looks like expensive stuff if you order it online.
JeepBountyHunter
06-10-2008, 08:36 AM
Hey thanks for that link! Also same place has these real kewl 3-in-1 Chronometer's..think that would be kewl in my dash..lol..

Two words: SCAT Tubing. The defroster ducts on my J4000 were in the same shape as yours and I replaced them with this:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/scat.php
I was able to get what I needed at the airport I used to work at; looks like expensive stuff if you order it online.
J4GRAND
06-10-2008, 08:41 AM
I have a Davtron M800 in the control wheel of my King Air- real nice unit.