Radio/Defrost...........

[youngrauderlvr]

OK so my Fm does not work neither does my defrost. I have pretty much found out that i just need a new radio, but is there any way to fix the rear defrost with out replacing the rear glass????

[kmastl]

I am assuming you have already checked the fuses for the defroster. I would test the solder points to the defroster element on the glass and proceed from there. I have seen those get busted off.

[youngrauderlvr]

yep the fuses are checked....first thing. ok those are the 3 clip "thingys" (technically) on the back window?

[kmastl]

I think that is what I'm talking about. It was obvious when I fixed my problem. All I had to do was re-solder one of the points.

I can't tell you much more than that other than checking for current. Also sometimes if you have taken off window tint or somehow sc***** the window it could have damaged the element.


yep the fuses are checked....first thing. ok those are the 3 clip "thingys" (technically) on the back window?

[youngrauderlvr]

so if it is'nt one of those points i can basically live without rear defrost or replace the glass? lol

[kmastl]

It could be a number of things. I would check with a multimeter for 12volts.
Maybe someone can chime in. I'm no expert.


so if it is'nt one of those points i can basically live without rear defrost or replace the glass? lol

[youngrauderlvr]

ok thank you for the advice. I will check the points tomorrow when I have light. Then I will move to the next possibility.

[CBT]

ok thank you for the advice. I will check the points tomorrow when I have light. Then I will move to the next possibility.

If it's any consolation, only the bottom half of the lines have ever worked on mine and everything appears to be connected.

[MOTOWN]

checking for power like kamastl stated is a good place to start, also if the light on the switch isnt coming on check for current at the switch (could just be bad switch)

[RF Overlord]

The 2 clip thingies on either side are the defroster grid and the one in the middle at the top is the radio antenna. A scratch that crosses multiple grid lines could affect both the defroster and the radio.

[omarauder]

The heater element grid lines could be repairable... check link:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/maintenance/4221212

[AConvertedChevy]

Hmm. I dint get reception on my radio if my defroster is on..... Time to check this stuff lol

[JBeezy]

Hmm. I dint get reception on my radio if my defroster is on..... Time to check this stuff lol

On most cars I've owned, the rear defrost affects the radio signal

[vkirkend]

OK so my Fm does not work neither does my defrost. I have pretty much found out that i just need a new radio, but is there any way to fix the rear defrost with out replacing the rear glass????

i had the problem of static in my radio everytime i had my rear window defroster on. the defroter in the rear window was the problem and the rear window had to be replaced to fix the problem.

[youngrauderlvr]

checking for power like kamastl stated is a good place to start, also if the light on the switch isnt coming on check for current at the switch (could just be bad switch)
the light will come on.

[MOTOWN]

the light will come on.

if the light is coming on i would check for current at the window terminal with a test light, if your getting power at the terminal check the defroster element on the window for any damage.