Heat Reflective Screen

#1 (**permalink**) 04-04-2005, 10:35 PM

I have a Renault Clio Dynamique.
Does anyone know if this will have a problem with GPS units (heat reflective screens etc)...
How can I tell if a screen is heat reflective?
If I do have one of these screens. will it actually stop the GPS working?

Gavin

**Charlie** · #2 (**permalink**) 05-04-2005, 10:15 AM

It can stop the signal. Usually you can see faint thin wires running through the glass. If in doubt check with your dealer.

#3 (**permalink**) 05-04-2005, 05:45 PM

I dont think he meant heated charlie
If your screen is heat reflective it will apear purple from the outside on a dull day
If it has you could still be ok as renault usually have a non reflective patch in the middle of the screen some where (either at the top or bottom) to allow for toll tags
HTH Neil

**Stevie** · #4 (**permalink**) 05-04-2005, 06:54 PM

yeah it can be hard to see the reflective windscreens at times, the wires in the glass is to demist the windscreen.

#5 (**permalink**) 07-04-2005, 10:18 AM

If this is any help:-

I drive a 2002 Ford Focus which has a heated front windscreen (wires running through screen) I can place my TomTom Bluetooth Receiver more or less anywhere in the car (even down by the handbrake) and still get a fix.

Tony

**Stevie** · #6 (**permalink**) 07-04-2005, 10:47 AM

yeah you can get a fix in strangest places, there is a small shelf under the steering wheel on the focus, you can get a fix leaving it there.