First “major” problem - rear window defogger
#1
First “major” problem - rear window defogger
My 2008 2LT’s rear window defogger isn’t working. The light on the button comes on but no defogging.
I checked the “fuse” and it is unlike anything I’ve seen before. It “looked” ok but I’m not sure.
Anyone else had a problem? None of the rear window lines are cut/chipped/abused... I can live without it but am kinda sad that it stopped working.
Any tips or experience would be helpful. It was probably used no less than a dozen times since new.
I checked the “fuse” and it is unlike anything I’ve seen before. It “looked” ok but I’m not sure.
Anyone else had a problem? None of the rear window lines are cut/chipped/abused... I can live without it but am kinda sad that it stopped working.
Any tips or experience would be helpful. It was probably used no less than a dozen times since new.
#3
I’m not sure if you’ve seen the fuse, on my car it’s #22 under the hood and it looks about half the size of a relay and doesn’t look like a “normal” full size blade fuse.
It has a clear area on it were you can see the wire and it appears to be as good as the others next to it in the box but I suppose I may as well replace it first as rule of thumb.
My 2008 has 53,000 miles on it, and I don’t think I use the tailgate any more often than most people, I’d be disappointed if it is wiring.
I suppose it is in the flex rubber, maybe I’ll poke in there too. I hate the idea of something on my Red Sled not working properly as it has been a really really good car for me.
Thanks for the input.
It has a clear area on it were you can see the wire and it appears to be as good as the others next to it in the box but I suppose I may as well replace it first as rule of thumb.
My 2008 has 53,000 miles on it, and I don’t think I use the tailgate any more often than most people, I’d be disappointed if it is wiring.
I suppose it is in the flex rubber, maybe I’ll poke in there too. I hate the idea of something on my Red Sled not working properly as it has been a really really good car for me.
Thanks for the input.
#4
Could be an issue with the connectors to the defroster grid itself. Would have to take the inside hatch trim to check it. I have seen other cars (non hhr) where the connector vibrates off from hard closings, and even "soldered on" connectors come off the grid due to cold made solder joints.
#6
According to the 2008 Owners manual the fuse is #2 in the block under the hood, not #22(air conditioning).
If it is #2 on your car, swap it with one of the others (same part number /specs of course) to see if it works. Maybe the #1 - power steering?
If it is #2 on your car, swap it with one of the others (same part number /specs of course) to see if it works. Maybe the #1 - power steering?
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