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1slowdsm
11-19-2004, 09:39 PM
The heating element looks fine. What do you mean, check the fuses on the rear D?
LightningGSX
11-20-2004, 12:37 AM
With a multimeter, test the contacts at the window for power while the switch is on.Since the defroster is a rather simple circuit, this will quickly narrow down the problem.
CVD
11-20-2004, 04:41 AM
AC? I defrost with the heat. As long as you got fresh air coming in the air movement takes care of the moisture.
MATCHBX
11-20-2004, 12:03 PM
AC? I defrost with the heat. As long as you got fresh air coming in the air movement takes care of the moisture.


An almost direct quote from the owner's manual, "Dehumidifying (cars with A/C) Press the air conditioner switch and set the air selection knob to fresh air. Set mode selection to defrost or defrost and floor. Adjust temperature control knob to desired level."

I took my A/C out as well and I have noticed a few more minutes of dehumidifying, but like was said before, just crack a window slightly and it will do the trick. But you have to have the air selection knob to "fresh air" otherwise it's pointless.

I was in disbelief of this before when someone told me this. I had to go to the owner's manual to find out a couple of years ago. When I had A/C I used to use this feature ALL the time. Especially when it was raining out.

As far as defrosting, I don't think you will have any problems with it. It does help a little but a warmed up engine and defrosters on high work just as well.
1slowdsm
11-21-2004, 07:45 PM
With a multimeter, test the contacts at the window for power while the switch is on.Since the defroster is a rather simple circuit, this will quickly narrow down the problem.

You're talking about the rear defrost button, right? My button doesnt work on at all, so I wouldnt be able to test the contacts, right? I'll see what else I can find out this week, because I'm going to need the rear defrost soon.
1slowdsm
12-01-2004, 08:30 PM
Okay...never mind. I found out what was wrong. The 40 amp fuse was blown, so I had to go out and buy a new one. Thirteen Freaken bux for that amp...I never knew fuses got up that high and that was only the 40 amp, there was a 100 amp...wonder how much that one costs.