Help locating rear defroster wire harness for '04 TL
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Help locating rear defroster wire harness for '04 TL
My rear defroster does not work, as I see that many people have experienced. I searched the topic and found plenty of wiring diagrams and even some tips on how to fix the problem. However, my issue is far more basic--where to find the wire harness on the rear windshield. Everything is covered by trim pieces, and I'm not in the mood to go taking the car apart if anyone can tell me where to go directly. Any help is appreciated!
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To check wiring continuity, you'll need to remove both "C" pillars, but before you go tearing stuff apart, check these fuses:
#14, underhood fuse box
#7, #30 underdash fuse box.
Did you just recently have your rear window tinted?
However, there are several other possibilities besides faulty wiring connections?
Does the rear defog indicator light come on?
#14, underhood fuse box
#7, #30 underdash fuse box.
Did you just recently have your rear window tinted?
However, there are several other possibilities besides faulty wiring connections?
Does the rear defog indicator light come on?
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Yeah, I checked the fuses first, but I haven't had any tinting done (added or removed). If you have any recommendations for other places to look, I'm open.
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I just saw you're in Birmingham. How can you be sure you're rear defog isn't working in Birmingham, is it cold enough down there
Anyhow, here's some scans to get you started:
Anyhow, here's some scans to get you started:
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Can't say for everyone, but mine had fallen off by itself. The wiring connector that attaches to the terminal on the glass (behind the C Pillar cover) had a very loose fit and had fallen off.
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libert69,
Is your car still apart? If so, pull off one of the connections (with car running), turn on the rear defog and see if the indicator light comes on.
If it doesn't, then he probably doesn't have a connection problem.
Is your car still apart? If so, pull off one of the connections (with car running), turn on the rear defog and see if the indicator light comes on.
If it doesn't, then he probably doesn't have a connection problem.
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Wow, great visuals for the tips, guys. I'll have a chance to get outside and work on it this weekend. And, believe it or not, we do need our rear defrosters down here in 'Bama. Like everyone else east of the Mississippi, we've had a freakish winter.
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