Mainer Has Creative & Super Dangerous Hack to Defrost Windshield Defrosting the windshield is definitely a struggle this time of year. Personally, I'm a fan of the remote car starter to make this process a non-issue but apparently when your check engine light is on it renders the remote starter useless. But I digress... In a Facebook Post from Waldo County Sherriff's Office from 2017 that's making the rounds once again, one Mainer had a similar problem only instead of being patient, they decided to get creative and stick some candles on their dashboard. One shouldn't have to say this but, open fire in a vehicle is not a wise choice. Instead, try another defrosting hack.