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Quickclear screen has a missing spot?

My Ford Focus 2011 with Quickclear front windscreen has a band approx 3" wide that does not defrost top to bottom, about the middle of the screen. Dealership said this is normal? Is it?

Asked on 9 April 2013 by paulzed

Answered by Honest John
Yes, it's so that satnavs can pick up signals from satellites.

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