Replacing 04 Disco Heated Front Windshield??

[jbaggy]

On a my most recent hog hunting trip in Northern CA, I was piloting my 04 Disco through some nasty canyon and mountain lands. We have been receiving a decent amount of wet weather and the mountainsides were fairly unstable at points (several rockslides, washouts, etc).

Well, a rogue rock came tumbling down from the hillside and smacked my front windshield pretty good. Consequently, a medium size crack emerged at the bottom of the window and two days later a spider crack extended from that point all the way to the top of the windshield.

Normally, I would just replace the window and be done with it. But, it seems that replacing these heated versions are very expensive.

Can I replace the windshield with a non-heated one? The price savings is significant unless anyone knows of a decent shop around the Bay Area that does OEM replacements at a good price.

Advice/thoughts are appreciated! :smiley_drive:

 

[Dendy Jarrett]

Not sure about Cali, but most States mandate the insurance company replace your windshield without charging the deductible, as driving with a cracked windscreen is considered dangerous.

You should check with your insurance co.

D

 

[jbaggy]

Liability only coverage will not cover the windshield.

I have looked around and it seems that its around $800-$900 for a new, heated windshield and about $250 for a non-heated one. I wouldn't be so cheap normally but I would rather invest in my National Luna fridge and other goodies.

 

[thospb]

Try unplugging the harness from the windshield and see what happens. If no bells or whistles go off I'd say you can safely put in a standard, non-heated, whindshield. The plug is at the base of the windshield under the hood.

 

[MatthewThompson]

Try unplugging the harnesses from the windshield and see what happens. If no bells or whistles go off I'd say you can safely put in a standard, non-heated, whindshield. The plugs are at the base of the windshield under the hood.

There is one on each side, for clarity.

 

[RBBailey]

I had ours replaced due to a crack. No issues. Just make sure you have it done at a place that has good reviews. You have liability only on an '04? Good luck with that.

 

[jbaggy]

Thanks team, I will do all of that.

Yes, liability only. Its my dedicated hunting/camping/expo vehicle so it lives in my garage most of the time. The Yota is the one I baby (2010>2004).

 

[stolenheron]

contact will tillery, he may be able to send you a used heated one off of a parts truck.

 

[KyleT]

go with dealer OEM only. the non dealer ones are thinner and crack easier in my expereince. (Make sure it has the LAND ROVER crest on it, not just plinkington)

 

[Paladin]

I actually hate my heated windscreen. Want it?

I find the tiny wires inside it really create a lot of glare from oncoming cars at night.

 

[DNTL740]

Hi, am getting ready to replace mine for the second time since I've owned the truck. First time I replaced it with a heated one, this time I don't want to run it through the insurance company so I decided to do the research myself.

I have called 5 places, the cheapest I found was $160 installed, the most expensive was $550 installed for a non heated windshield.

Installing a non heated windshield, should not cause you any problems. its controlled by a switch, car should not know the difference.

 

[jbaggy]

Thanks for the info guys. I think I am going to try out a non-OEM replacement (non-heated). With the places I bring my Rover, I know I will get another crack in the window sometime. It just seems that Murphy's law takes over when I am hunting and things never follow the script.

After I replace it, I will see if there is serious quality issues by going non-OEM. Otherwise, if it works fine and saves me money, well

Thanks again team. :smiley_drive: