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Could anyone tell me i have a 2013 1.25 Fieta Zetec i notice that the front heater switch trips off after about 5 minutes.But the rear stays on and has to be switched off manually is this normal any thoughts most welcome cant find any technical info on this ?

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    Yes  - the front screen draws a lot more power so shuts off sooner

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    I think my back one does switch off on its own but a lot longer after the front. I agree your front is working correctly. It uses a huge amount of power. It should have done it’s job in that time, I have never felt the need for it being on longer

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    1 hour ago, DavidCR said:

    Could anyone tell me i have a 2013 1.25 Fieta Zetec i notice that the front heater switch trips off after about 5 minutes.But the rear stays on and has to be switched off manually is this normal any thoughts most welcome cant find any technical info on this ?

    Mine is exactly the same.

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    Above is correct, and I'm fairly sure  italso needs the engine to be running.

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    40 minutes ago, Paulkp said:

    Above is correct, and I'm fairly sure  italso needs the engine to be running.

    You're right.   It won't come on unless the engine is running.

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    Front screen takes between 50 to 60 Amps, it wouldn't take long to flatten the battery if it worked without the engine running.

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