Rear window defroster issue?

omgZ · 01-05-2011, 04:49 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, 04:53 PM

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

omgZ · 01-05-2011, 05:06 PM

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

Dreezy562 · 01-05-2011, 05:15 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, 06:00 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.

halogodx · 01-05-2011, 06:58 PM

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

Vegitto-kun · 01-05-2011, 07:01 PM

ofcourse they do. I got a 09 Z

but maybe it comes with the touring pack?

omgZ · 01-05-2011, 07:21 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?

Jack370Z · 01-06-2011, 12:46 AM

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

omgZ · 01-06-2011, 06:32 PM

yes

Jack370Z · 01-07-2011, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by omgZ

yes

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

Nismoracer · 01-07-2011, 12:42 AM

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

doubleG370Z · 01-07-2011, 12:43 AM

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.

doubleG370Z · 01-07-2011, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nismoracer

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

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

Nismoracer · 01-07-2011, 12:51 AM

And all this time I was blind siding it. I could have just hit the defrogger........

I thought it peels the tint off or something creates holes or messes with the adhesive.

01-05-2011, 04:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
omgZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 144 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 15	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, 07:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
omgZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 144 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 15	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 09:23 PM.

01-06-2011, 12:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jack370Z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 128 Drives: 09 370Z Plat SP 6MT Rep Power: 16	Did the light in the center of the button come on? __________________ Jack 09 370Z

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01-05-2011, 04:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dreezy562 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long beach, ca Posts: 419 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	U press the third dial closest to the passenger side right? Unless they unplugged something during the tint install...

01-05-2011, 05:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
omgZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 144 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 15	yeah i pressed it, and it doesn't work. I wonder whats wrong with it...

01-05-2011, 05:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Dreezy562 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long beach, ca Posts: 419 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 15	You know it takes mine about 10 minutes before my window is clear. By then I'm already at work hah

01-05-2011, 06:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
doubleG370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 257 Drives: 09 370Z blk 7AT NAV Rep Power: 15	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, 06:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
halogodx Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: daytona beach Posts: 93 Drives: 09 nissan 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	wait our car's have rear window defrosters ??!?!? did they come on the 09 370 z's ?

01-05-2011, 07:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	ofcourse they do. I got a 09 Z but maybe it comes with the touring pack?

01-06-2011, 06:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
omgZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: California Posts: 144 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 15	yes

01-07-2011, 12:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	I thought you weren't suppose to use the rear de frogger when you tint the windows.

01-07-2011, 12:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
doubleG370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 257 Drives: 09 370Z blk 7AT NAV Rep Power: 15	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.

01-07-2011, 12:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
Nismoracer Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Earth Posts: 420 Drives: 10 Nismo Rep Power: 15	And all this time I was blind siding it. I could have just hit the defrogger........ I thought it peels the tint off or something creates holes or messes with the adhesive.