Rear window defroster issue?
 

How come my rear window defroster doesn't work? This morning i used my defroster for the first time and I realized that the rear window defroster just doesn't work... Just to make sure, turning it on is the same button that is used to activate the side mirror's defroster correct? I had the windows tinted 3 months ago and have never used the defroster before. Thanks in advance.

U press the third dial closest to the passenger side right? Unless they unplugged something during the tint install...

yeah i pressed it, and it doesn't work. I wonder whats wrong with it...

You know it takes mine about 10 minutes before my window is clear. By then I'm already at work hah

possible that when tinting the rear they could have damage even spliced one the lines...when I turn on my rear defogger, it clears up really fast.

wait our car's have rear window defrosters ??!?!? did they come on the 09 370 z's ?

ofcourse they do. I got a 09 Z

but maybe it comes with the touring pack?

is there a fuse for it?


Edit: I checked the fuse box, and they look good. Is the only other possible cause due to the installation of the tint?

Did the light in the center of the button come on?

yes

Then it is most likely the connection at the glass...or the grid itself.

I thought you weren't suppose to use the rear de frogger when you tint the windows.

Careful check around the edges of the rear window w/ your finger to feel for any cuts to the grid/ wiring ... You might have to remove the trim around the inside of the window to further investigate wire connections.

My rears are tinted, defogger works excellent... My cars in the past all no problems.

And all this time I was blind siding it. I could have just hit the defrogger........:shakes head: I thought it peels the tint off or something creates holes or messes with the adhesive.

Yeah ill give it a thorough check tomorrow when i get back from class. I went to the tint shop, and the boss told me that it isn't the tint. Obviously, he would say that but i dont want to falsely accuse them if i am not certain. Also i know that one can easily damage the grid while removing the tint, but is it likely that it could be damaged during the tinting process? I wonder because they do the measuring and cutting from the outside before placing the film on the inside. I am go to have it checked out at the dealership this weekend.

what did you find out the problem was? im noticing it taking a little longer for the window to clear.

:iagree: Mine also works perfectly. (I don't have any tinting done.)

I use to work at a tint shop, if you had any tint removed.... You have to you steam to remove the old tint. Becuse if the use blades they hit the defrost lines in the inside they f**k it up..... You can tell if the hit the defrost line make sure there all even color you be able to to tell if the hit it with a blade or not. Them cutting the tint on the outside doesn't have to do anything with it because the line are in the inside!!!!!!!