Loud Front Defroster
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I can tell you, it is much louder in my 2014 BMW F11, but also very effective. But in BMW, you can change power level of the front window defroster.
I think in W205 there is only one power level which is a bit irritating.
I think in W205 there is only one power level which is a bit irritating.
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I also notice a "whistle" when the defrost is at max. It's also noticeable when the heat is up halfway. Pretty annoying. Anyone else have this issue?
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I agree, I think it is hugely impressive how fast it defrosts. It says "Demisting Active" and it goes to town.
I can't see any reason why it needs to be on for more than a couple of minutes.
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If you want it at lower/quieter speed, just direct the flow at the windshield yourself, optionally turn on the A/C (for more effectiveness) and you control the speed.
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Someone with a W205 can correct me if I'm wrong, but in the W245, it will turn on the A/C, and run full blast at the windshield. It's like "ok, I need this cleared up ASAP", which running the A/C (with heat in the winter at the same time) at full blast will do (and what the button's for, as a shortcut).
If you want it at lower/quieter speed, just direct the flow at the windshield yourself, optionally turn on the A/C (for more effectiveness) and you control the speed.
If you want it at lower/quieter speed, just direct the flow at the windshield yourself, optionally turn on the A/C (for more effectiveness) and you control the speed.
(I'm new to the car, too.)
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Someone with a W205 can correct me if I'm wrong, but in the W245, it will turn on the A/C, and run full blast at the windshield. It's like "ok, I need this cleared up ASAP", which running the A/C (with heat in the winter at the same time) at full blast will do (and what the button's for, as a shortcut).
If you want it at lower/quieter speed, just direct the flow at the windshield yourself, optionally turn on the A/C (for more effectiveness) and you control the speed.
If you want it at lower/quieter speed, just direct the flow at the windshield yourself, optionally turn on the A/C (for more effectiveness) and you control the speed.
Front defroster full - It's max heat and blower at the windshield; AC is not turned on when this button is pushed but it could be on. The heat and blower speed cannot be changed; it's a full on or nothing.
There is another button that turn on the defroster plus mid and floor vent, the speed of the blower could be adjusted from level 1 thru 7 as well as the temp.
AC button - on anytime with heat and of course AC.
I'm still new to this car so the above may not be 100% correct but should be pretty close if it's not right on.
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Actually, I DO own a 205. FYI, if you turn the front defroster on you can adjust the speed of the fan. I did this this morning and many mornings in the winter(s). This has been the way with my previous MB's as well.
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It's possible it is on Euro spec cars. In fact, I just checked with the a/c on and off and it works as I described. On my car I push defrost then adjust fan speed if it's too high. I will say that the 205 defroster is much louder on high than my previous E class (2).
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Hence why it says 'MAX' on the defroster label. Think of it like a convenient override switch. If you don't want 100% fan speed to the defroster, just switch the regular climate control to send air to the defroster at whatever speed you'd like.
