Rear Defroster not working

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-18-2004, 04:24 PM
  #1  
3rd Gear
Thread Starter
 
pepegarcia's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chicago, IL
Age: 59
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Rear Defroster not working

I checked the fuse and sure enough the fuse was blown. I replaced the fuse but the defroster still does not work. I noticed that there is a clicking noise on the right side fuse panel every time I turn the defroster on. Any one experiencing this problem? If so, has anyone fixed the problem? Thanks in advance.

Old 12-18-2004, 04:26 PM
  #2  
I shave my change purse
 
WILLDOGS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: NY City
Age: 46
Posts: 6,445
Received 155 Likes on 87 Posts
I had that problem, only everytime I replaced the fuse and turned the defrost on, it would blow the fuse again. After two trips to the dealer, they realized that there was a short in the rear window somewhere so they ended up replacing the whole rear glass. I was still under warranty so it was totally free, otherwise it would have cost about $1000 to do.
Old 01-16-2005, 03:34 PM
  #3  
3rd Gear
Thread Starter
 
pepegarcia's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chicago, IL
Age: 59
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I drove to the dealer after having 1 foot of snow fall in the chicago area with no defroster. I asked to see a technical manual showing if a rear defroster relay existed. It does. It is located behind the passengers fuse panel. You need to remove the glove box to gain access to the relay. The relay is green and was able to gain access to the relay and have them order a new relay. When the relay is replaced I will repost a reply to let everyone know if the relay solves the issue of the non-functional rear defroster.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mada51589
3G TL Problems & Fixes
79
05-03-2022 08:54 PM
Yumcha
Automotive News
9
02-25-2020 09:57 AM
wilztlxs
Car Parts for Sale
7
12-01-2015 09:16 AM
acurajj
Car Parts for Sale
5
09-19-2015 03:47 PM
sputik
2G TL (1999-2003)
4
09-07-2015 01:40 PM



Quick Reply: Rear Defroster not working



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:43 PM.