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11-29-2006, 02:05 AM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
OK, guys I've been lurking the forums, looking for potential products to add my future H3. I certainly don't know the technical issues as well as you do. However; I came across the following post on the H2 forums and was trying to get a sense of whether these are aberrancies and most owners are happy or this is commonplace?
10-22-2006, 11:02 PM
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The actual button to tom it on and off would be nice too! Anybody have problems with their hotshot. Mine stopped working last month. Sometimes, the light just flashes, other times, no light at all.
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Anybody have the limited edition operating instructions for the hotshot unit? I spoke with the hotshot people, and they said that i most likely overheated the unit, that's why it's not working any more. Said that I didn't prime it. The manual says that you need to prime it before using after initial install....wasn't aware that I was supposed to prime it every time I use it....Is that the way it is with the limited edition installs?
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Is the factory installed one named "Hotshot"?
If so, mine has not worked since day one.
I took it back to the dealer and after 3 days in the shop, it worked a total of two times.
The instructions are pretty vague. It tells you to push the button (No kidding) and nothing else.
I know I'm gonna be really pissed once the snow starts falling here.
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11-29-2006, 05:00 AM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
I used mine through the winter last year and it worked just like they said it would...with no problems. About a couple of months ago, I was just fiddling around while driving down the highway, and decided to turn on the unit for some bugs....it just flashed rapidly at me....and then went dark....tried it again later, and the same thing happened. I called tech support after checking the manual, and they said that most likely the heater burnt out because I didn't prime it. I primed it the first time I used it when I installed it...and then purposely primed it after it starting glitching recently....they wanted me to send it back...I may do that, just depends on if they will send a new one or not....I have no receipt because it was an ebay purchase over a year ago...so I doubt they would replace it. So....I'll be installing my other unit when I feel like working in the cold weather - and we'll see how long it works....
But, again, it works great when it's working... 
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11-29-2006, 05:02 AM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
Oh, and I've had problems with the battery dying every so often...I don't believe it's related to the hotshot though, because the last time the battery died, the unit's fuse was pulled....
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11-29-2006, 05:21 AM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
Don't laugh, I live by Murphy's law. I have a question... With my luck the heat would hit my cold windshield and break it or something in that nature, is there even a chance it could/would happen?
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11-29-2006, 06:32 AM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
doubt it...I don't think it's hot enough to do that....you'd have a better chance of getting a rock chip than to have the water break the windshield...
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11-29-2006, 02:41 PM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
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doubt it...I don't think it's hot enough to do that....you'd have a better chance of getting a rock chip than to have the water break the windshield...
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Thank you.
Yeah I have had my share of rock chips.
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11-29-2006, 04:55 PM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
I was going to wait and go with one of the new wireless units that they showed at SEMA, but it sounds like the wired version doesn't even work that well.
Hmmm...
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12-11-2006, 04:09 PM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
Here is another alternative if you live in Canada. They might ship to the U.S. too, but I am not certain.
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10-17-2007, 06:06 PM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
BTT- Winter's around the corner!!!!! Anymore installations? I don;t think anyone has posted pics of thier installation yet???
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10-18-2007, 09:04 PM
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Mine stopped working a while ago. I played with it a little, and actually replaced it with another that was sitting in my garage. Still doesn't work. Not sure what's going on...haven't had the time to look at it again either.
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11-29-2006, 10:44 AM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
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Originally Posted by Beonly1
OK, guys I've been lurking the forums, looking for potential products to add my future H3. I certainly don't know the technical issues as well as you do. However; I came across the following post on the H2 forums and was trying to get a sense of whether these are aberrancies and most owners are happy or this is commonplace?
10-22-2006, 11:02 PM
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Re: PARTSGUY - NEED HELP PLEASE
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The actual button to tom it on and off would be nice too! Anybody have problems with their hotshot. Mine stopped working last month. Sometimes, the light just flashes, other times, no light at all.
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PARTSGUY - NEED HELP PLEASE
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Anybody have the limited edition operating instructions for the hotshot unit? I spoke with the hotshot people, and they said that i most likely overheated the unit, that's why it's not working any more. Said that I didn't prime it. The manual says that you need to prime it before using after initial install....wasn't aware that I was supposed to prime it every time I use it....Is that the way it is with the limited edition installs?
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Re: PARTSGUY - NEED HELP PLEASE
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Is the factory installed one named "Hotshot"?
If so, mine has not worked since day one.
I took it back to the dealer and after 3 days in the shop, it worked a total of two times.
The instructions are pretty vague. It tells you to push the button (No kidding) and nothing else.
I know I'm gonna be really pissed once the snow starts falling here.
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11-29-2006, 11:47 AM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
I do see a problem with the prime in the unit, but not under normal operation. If primed correctly upon initital install, the check valve should keep the unit filled, since it prevents the fluid from flowing back to the reservoir.
However, the auto mode, automatically squirts the fluid onto the windshield from the Hotshot unit. Unless the hotshot unit also has a pump to draw fluid from the reservoir, it would run out of fluid, till you manually pushed the washer switch to push fluid from the reservoir to the unit.
I will call hotshot today, since their technical support website does not work and ask.
The ones equipped on vehicles from GM are incorporated into the entire washer system.
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11-30-2006, 01:07 AM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
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I will call hotshot today, since their technical support website does not work and ask.
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Looks like their website is right on par with their product.
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The ones equipped on vehicles from GM are incorporated into the entire washer system.
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Yep, and they don't work either. 
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11-30-2006, 01:14 AM
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They only have one tech, so he is supposed to call back....
I may just run warranty on these and see how many GM has replaced. I'm getting curious, but I have to admit, one tech, website does not work....does not sound promising.
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12-10-2006, 12:06 AM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
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Originally Posted by f5fstop
I do see a problem with the prime in the unit, but not under normal operation. If primed correctly upon initital install, the check valve should keep the unit filled, since it prevents the fluid from flowing back to the reservoir.
However, the auto mode, automatically squirts the fluid onto the windshield from the Hotshot unit. Unless the hotshot unit also has a pump to draw fluid from the reservoir, it would run out of fluid, till you manually pushed the washer switch to push fluid from the reservoir to the unit.
I will call hotshot today, since their technical support website does not work and ask.
The ones equipped on vehicles from GM are incorporated into the entire washer system.
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I believe the hotshot only includes the heating unit, that's why you have to prime it before use, or else you burn it out. I just pulled my old one out and put a new one in - straight swap of the heating unit...still doesn't work. When I pulled the old unit, it still had tons of washer fluid in it, so I don't believe there's a reason to have to prime it all the time. I've checked fuses and they look ok. Swapped the switch and still no luck....
I'm really enjoying my wife's LR3's heated windshield.... 
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12-10-2006, 01:58 AM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
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I'm really enjoying my wife's LR3's heated windshield.... 
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I guess you like the LR3? They seem very nice. I'd probably like the heated windshi... I mean "windscreen" since we're talking about an LR, until it had to be replaced from stone damage... I got away with an H2 windshield for only $225.
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12-11-2006, 02:33 AM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
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I guess you like the LR3? They seem very nice. I'd probably like the heated windshi... I mean "windscreen" since we're talking about an LR, until it had to be replaced from stone damage... I got away with an H2 windshield for only $225.
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Yeah, that's the only thing that sucks about it...I've heard it's about $1000 for a replacement...
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12-11-2006, 04:33 AM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
I like the heated windshield idea. Very cool (no pun intended). It's rare that you have to replace one, but if you do, most replacements can be covered by insurance.
The manufacturer of this system absolutely guarantees that no ice will accumulate on the windshield...ever!

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12-11-2006, 11:51 AM
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Re: Hot Shot Washer Fluid Heater
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Yeah, that's the only thing that sucks about it...I've heard it's about $1000 for a replacement...
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That's all? A HUD windshield replacement on a Corvette was over $1500, and for a GP with a HUD, it was $1100.00.
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