My new Clubman, purchased in May '08, came with a small 1" discoloration on the front defroster line on the side window. The line felt solidly attached/bonded to the window, so I did not worry. I pointed this out to the dealer, before having my windows tinted, and they told me that it was not a problem, and that the "defroster lines" on the side window are the AM radio antennae, and are not defrosters. They tested the two rear windows, and they heat up/defrost fine, but the defroster on the side window does nothing. Is this correct? Is it really an antennae? Looks like a defroster to me. Any ideas on this would be greatly appreciated. I could not find anything in the owners manual on this.

 

Yes, it really is an antenna...

 

As austex said the side window lines are an antenna.

If you look they are only on one side.

 

I also was told the Side Window lines were the Antenna.
But I would Assume that if there were a dark spot, that would be a warranty Item if it were an antenna or defrost element it still isn't right.


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Does the radio work ok?