Getting the Rear Defroster working

[TomoHawk]

In case you just want to bypass the troubleshooting and go for a NEW unit:

rear window defroster

http://www.wholinks.net/Automotive/Accessories/High-Performance-Electric-Defroster--Defogger.html

This link is old, and doesn't work any more, but you can use it as a start.

thx

[Bambikiller240]

Start for WHAT? a fishing expedition?

Anyone would have better luck using Google and typing in "Window Defroster". (I did it)

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&q=Window+Defroster

[Tommo560]

ok my turn.

my defoger doesnt work. just went to test it and there is a current reading at the widow where the wires connect to the defogger. did daniels test and i am getting a reading on one of the lines. means one broken line. my question. so why if only one line is broken is the defogger not working at all?

cheers,

tom.

[tanny]

Here is a fairly simple explanation on how to test the grid:

http://www.ifsja.org/tech/electrical/defroster_repair.shtml

[mperdue]

Zspecialties.com sells a heater/fan that mounts in the corner of the window. But to work your original circuit has to be working to power it.

defroster fan

[Daniel]

I've seen an assortment of those blower type defrosters. Not only is it an easier fix, the fact that it BLOWS heat I would think would be a great bonus on those mornings waiting for the car to come up to temp. It may not be a lot of heat but heat is heat huh?

[Go240Zags]

Here is a fairly simple explanation on how to test the grid:

http://www.ifsja.org/tech/electrical/defroster_repair.shtml

Tanny,

Thanks for linking that informative article. Your avatar still cracks me up every time I look at it.

Gary