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Old 09-23-2011, 09:13 PM
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Hi, i noticed that the rear defroster does not work in the middle area of the back window. any ideas what this issue is caused by? maybe a fuse issue? thanks in advance.
 
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Old 09-24-2011, 02:55 AM
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If it's only in a certain area, the defroster strip could be broken in that area.
 
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Old 09-24-2011, 06:41 AM
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how do i fix it?
 
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Old 09-24-2011, 07:09 AM
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The only way to repair that is to replace the window as the strip is embedded in the window. There is no replacing the strip.
 
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Old 09-24-2011, 11:12 PM
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It is possible to repair the rear defroster. But I don't think it's that easy. There is a kit to fix it with.
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 09:21 PM
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hey guys, yeah i read that from a few other places but i'm not exactly on how it works. something about applying masking tape that it comes with and putting conductive paint over the affected strips. can anyone that's ever tried it tell me if it's several lines do you paints each entire strip? seeing as how the kit comes with a very tiny bottle...
 
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Old 09-25-2011, 09:48 PM
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You paint over the broken part of the strip...on every broken part. If there are multiple spots, then yes, you have to paint every one.
 
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Old 09-26-2011, 01:26 AM
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Mine hasn't worked in two years. Not real worried about it though.
 



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