Rear defrost not working

[kenbelanger]

I have a 2002 LSE and the Rear window defrost stoped working.
I check all the fuses and there fine.
Any sugestions ?

 

[FASTLLS]

You could have a break in the lines.. If you have a Multi-meter that checks conductivity, I would make sure you have conductivity meaning no open circuits..

 

[1LoudLS]

do you hear a relay engaging, when you turn it on and off? and the light is coming on at the climate controls right?

 

[tripolincoln]

I have an 01 ls v8 my rear defrost works but when i use it while im listening to the radio it make the radio all fuzzy any thoughts on thgis problem

 

[M4rk]

I have an 01 ls v8 my rear defrost works but when i use it while im listening to the radio it make the radio all fuzzy any thoughts on thgis problem

Metallic tint?

 

[tripolincoln]

I dont know , the tint was on there when i got the car its the regular color dark purple tint as far as the type no clue

 

[M4rk]

I dont know , the tint was on there when i got the car its the regular color dark purple tint as far as the type no clue

Yeah, purple means it's old (faded), so it's probably metallic.

 

[FASTLLS]

Metallic tint?

Agreed.. That would do it

 

[tripolincoln]

cool thanks guys the tint is getting bad on the back window anyways

new tint here i come

 

[FASTLLS]

^
Smart idea..

 

[dNyce LS]

Metallic tint?

So that explains my issue lol. Good thing I barely listen to fm

 

[FASTLLS]

In all seriousness, Metallic tint shouldn't be used on the rear defrosters.. It would conduct the whole window and cause too much load..

 

[dNyce LS]

Ill try and remember that when I get it re-tinted

 

[FASTLLS]

If your having a company do it, they should know that..

 

[kenbelanger]

Rear Defrost

I have a 2002 LSE and the Rear window defrost stoped working.
I check all the fuses and there fine.
Any sugestions ?

The light on the dash turns on but the defrost and mirrors are not working.
I replaced the fuse & relay and still no luck. There are no visible breaks in the lines.
Any more suggestions ?

Ken

 

[LS4me]

In all seriousness, Metallic tint shouldn't be used on the rear defrosters.. It would conduct the whole window and cause too much load..

I've had metallic on the rear window for years without a problem. Well, other than my radio reception sucks....... On my LS I have ceramic tint and my reception is just fine. Actually, a little bit better after the connector came off and I reattached it with some conductive epoxy.