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Heating problems and error message with Opel Captiva 2013

Hi guys! I'm having a bit of grief with my 2013 Opel Captiva. My car is showing that there is a fault stored and the windshield heater has stopped working. As I already have 187546 km on the clock and the last time at the mechanic didn't exactly go great, I thought I'd ask here first. Do any of you have experience with the problem of "limited windshield heating function"? How did you solve this and what are your experiences with mechanics in this regard? I would appreciate some advice. Thanks in advance!

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Summary of the thread

A 2013 Opel Captiva is experiencing a "limited windshield heating function" error, with the heater not working. The issue is likely due to defective heating wires within the windshield. A suggested solution is to replace the windshield, as the heating function is integrated into it. This approach has resolved similar issues for others, although it can be costly.

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NinaGrossFan

Hey, I had a similar problem with my 2010 Opel Insignia. My heater wires were defective. It was definitely an annoying thing, especially in the cold months. You had to scrape the windshield manually, which is absolutely no fun. On my last visit to the garage, the mechanic completely replaced the windshield because the heating function runs through these wires in the windshield and if they're broken, there's not much you can do to fix it. It wasn't an easy job and of course it took time - so it wasn't just a simple oil change. But since then the problem has been solved and I've had no further problems. Maybe this will help you. Take care and good luck with your Captiva. See you then!

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L1nusOtt0 (community.author)

Hello, thanks for your insight. In my case, everything definitely points to defective heating wires and after your experience, I'm already worried that I'll have to replace the windshield soon. Do you happen to remember how much the whole thing cost you? And have there been any other problems since then or anything you should have done differently? Thanks again and take care of yourself. See you soon!

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NinaGrossFan

Hey, sure, no problem! After the visit to the mechanic, the "limited function of the windshield heating" was fixed and fortunately I haven't had any more stress with it since then. It was actually necessary to replace the windshield because the heating wires were defective. In the end, the whole thing cost me €585. Not cheap, but as you know, safety first. You also save yourself the annoying scratches in the cold season. So, I'd say get it fixed if it bothers you too much. It's a bit expensive, but on the whole it's worth it. Take care and good luck! See you soon!

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L1nusOtt0 (community.author)

Hey, thank you very much for the detailed answer. That was incredibly helpful! Now I have a clear idea of what to expect. Of course, €585 is not a lot, but if I can finally get through the winter without scratching and with good visibility, that's worth something. I will definitely have the windshield replaced. Thanks again for your advice and your personal experience. Take care of yourself too! See you next time!

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