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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Sep 19, '05 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) ![]() |
Well, the rear hatch defroster has never worked on my 1997 ST, so I decided to try and fix it. The light turns on and the relay clicks, but there's no power at the window. Here's what I've done:
1. Check all fuses related to the defroster, as described in the owner's manual. all fine 2. Checked resistance across the window, hot to ground: good. 3. Checked resistance ground terminal to ground: good 4. Located relay, tested by hooking up to a power supply and testing to see if it opens and closes the switch as it should. It's fine. So, I guess I have two questions: How do you remove the wire "clip" from the window? It didn't seem to come off easily, but I know they can be tight. I just didn't want to crack it off and have to solder to my window (no fun, I've had to do it before.). Could anyone with a service manual tell me how the wire from the relay box in the driver's side dash/footwell runs to the window? In particular, whether there are any other junctions in the path, and also which wire-loom it runs through to the window (left, right, or middle, from the back of the car). I guess I could also use a description in how to remove the headliner/body panels around the driver's side rear window. Any other ideas besides tracing the dang thing every inch of the way would really be appreciated. -------------------- |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Feb 25, '03 From Springfield, MO Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) ![]() |
im getting pretty much the same thing with my 95 gt hatchback. checked the relay, checked the grid, power to all, 3rd brake light works....arg...oh and i live in wyoming where it gets frosty on the back almost everyday.
-------------------- Coming in 2010 full paintjob - new wheels - modified body - new interior - engine build- marriage |
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Joined Nov 7, '06 From Lawrence IN, 46226 Currently Offline Reputation: 17 (100%) ![]() |
just a few lines on mine dont work, but i am going to get a new grid completly when i take off the crappy tint that is on there.
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![]() Enthusiast ![]() ![]() Joined Jan 10, '07 From Devon, UK Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) ![]() |
I had this with my import SS-II, power was being applied to the window but still it didn't work. I sourced (luckily for free) a complete tailgate from a friend in the correct colour. As an added bonus the new tailgate came with a Japanese tax disk as well
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Enthusiast ![]() Joined Feb 18, '07 From Clackamas, Oregon USA Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) ![]() |
only 3 of my lines work. Is there anyway to purchase all new grid? If so, where can i find it and how much will it cost?
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