I am looking at changing my standard clear windscreen on my 64 Plate Roomster 1.2TSI for a heated version. Now before any of you say you can’t get a heated windscreen for a Roomster, it appears you can. They were never fitted, as far as I can find out, as standard or an option on the Roomster but the windscreen is the same as the Fabia (haven’t found out which exact model yet) & there are companies out there who manufacture heated windscreens for Fabias to order.

Before I make any further enquiries, I would like to know what the thin metal looking line is down the middle of the windscreen as this may have a bearing on upgrading to a heated screen.

 

It is an aerial.

 

 

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/348909-whats-the-thin-line-down-my-windscreen

 

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/186723-aerial-in-front-windscreen-on-my-11-fabia-se-why

 

Heated screen.   Never seen or heard of one on a Mk2 Fabia.

There are these threads.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/408867-windscreen-options-heated-etc

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/478571-mk2-heated-windscreen

 

 

Edited 17 April, 20233 yr by toot

Excellent, I suspected it was & I appreciate the confirmation.

Anybody out there know which Fabia has the same windscreen as the Roomster?  

All the screen options appear to be identical between the two models Roomy and Fabia mk2 (years picked as being close to your car):

 

You’re a star Breezy_Pete. Most excellent info. I shall be contacting a heated windscreen manufacturer shortly & I’ll post a reply to let you know how I get on

The thin line in the windscreen is called a window aerial. On page 147 of the Owners Manual under section Windows and Exterior, Caution: the last bullet point states:

• Do not clean the inside of the windows with sharp edged objects or corrosive and acidic cleaning agents - there is a risk of damaging the heating elements or window aerial.

 

 

I’ve made inquiries with Ricky Evans Motorsport at Tamworth as they seem to be the only firm that say they can supply heated windscreens for the Roomy & Mk 2 Fabia. BUT, they have none in stock & need a minimum order for 5 to get them made.

Is there anyone out there who wants to upgrade to a heated windscreen? They cost approx. £250 each plus fitting & the additional electrics. Not cheap but what a safety feature to have when all else are scrapping the ice away or pouring hot water on a freezing windscreen!

If you’re interested, please give Ricky Evans Motorsport a ring on 01827 283688. If he can get 4 orders mine will be added automatically.