Rear window defroster issue?

omgZ · 01-05-2011, 03:49 PM

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.

Dreezy562 · 01-05-2011, 03:53 PM

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

omgZ · 01-05-2011, 04:06 PM

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

Jack370Z · 01-05-2011, 11:46 PM

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

omgZ · 01-06-2011, 05:32 PM

yes

Jack370Z · 01-06-2011, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by omgZ

yes

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

Dreezy562 · 01-05-2011, 04:15 PM

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

doubleG370Z · 01-05-2011, 05:00 PM

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.

6MT · 11-09-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by doubleG370Z

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.

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

halogodx · 01-05-2011, 05:58 PM

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

Vegitto-kun · 01-05-2011, 06:01 PM

ofcourse they do. I got a 09 Z

but maybe it comes with the touring pack?

omgZ · 01-05-2011, 06:21 PM

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?

doubleG370Z · 01-06-2011, 11:43 PM

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.

omgZ · 01-07-2011, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by doubleG370Z

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.

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.

drdre8424 · 11-09-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by omgZ

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.

01-05-2011, 03:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
omgZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 144 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 16	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.

01-05-2011, 11:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jack370Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 128 Drives: 09 370Z Plat SP 6MT Rep Power: 17	Did the light in the center of the button come on? __________________ Jack 09 370Z

01-05-2011, 06:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
omgZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 144 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 16	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? Last edited by omgZ; 01-05-2011 at 08:23 PM.

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01-05-2011, 03:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dreezy562 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long beach, ca Posts: 419 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	U press the third dial closest to the passenger side right? Unless they unplugged something during the tint install...

01-05-2011, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
omgZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 144 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 16	yeah i pressed it, and it doesn't work. I wonder whats wrong with it...

01-06-2011, 05:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
omgZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 144 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 16	yes

01-05-2011, 04:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dreezy562 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long beach, ca Posts: 419 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 16	You know it takes mine about 10 minutes before my window is clear. By then I'm already at work hah

01-05-2011, 05:00 PM	#8 (permalink)
doubleG370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 257 Drives: 09 370Z blk 7AT NAV Rep Power: 16	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.

01-05-2011, 05:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
halogodx Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: daytona beach Posts: 93 Drives: 09 nissan 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	wait our car's have rear window defrosters ??!?!? did they come on the 09 370 z's ?

01-05-2011, 06:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 264	ofcourse they do. I got a 09 Z but maybe it comes with the touring pack?

01-06-2011, 11:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
doubleG370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 257 Drives: 09 370Z blk 7AT NAV Rep Power: 16	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.