Got a 2013 MK7.5 fiesta van, basically the same as a normal fiesta. I've upgraded all the interior bits and I've added all the optional extras, the only thing I dont have is the heated windscreen. Isit possible to change over the heater control module, fit the heated windscreen, and just wire it up?

Anyone who has done this or who has swapped out a heated windscreen before with any tips on what I'd need or best way to remove the old one, that would be great. 

Hi Alexander,

I can only offer some advice on part of this project. So firstly I know nothing of how to remove the windscreen without breaking it. Re-fitting and making it water tight is also a skill. Personally I'd find a windscreen fitter and bung him a few quid to do that part of the job.

The electrical side is fairly easy but does require some electrical knowledge. The heated front windscreen can draw up to 60 Amps when in use so you may have to upgrade both the alternator and the battery depending on what is already fitted.

If you try to wire it as per the OEM system it will be complex (but not impossible) or you could just wire it your own way with a couple of relays, a timer and a switch. It very much depends on just how competent you are when it comes to vehicle electrics and the programming of the BCM (or GEM).