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Rear defrost lines...HELP! #1372877 08/30/05 12:38 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 130 Toronto, Ontario L LegacySHO_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP LegacySHO_dup1 CEG\'er L Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 130 Toronto, Ontario	A few of my rear defrost lines aren't working...specifically, the bottom four, and the 6th and 7th ones. I've looked at the lines and none of them are visibly broken. Are any wired in series, or are they all wired in parallel? Like, if one line is broken, could that knock out another line, or would each line have to have a break in it somewhere? Is there any way to test continuity on these lines? I'm sure they're coated with something and not live to the touch, because otherwise just touching them could conceivably cause a short? If it's not an easy fix where could I go to have this done? 1998.5 SVT Contour - Black H&R's Optimized Y-pipe and TB Open element intake w/heat shield 18x8 Mas Italy Axels (40 offset) w/225/40/18 2x Kicker 8" midbass "subs" in rear deck (infinite baffle setup) A few more little things...(like bushings)

Re: Rear defrost lines...HELP! #1372878 08/30/05 12:46 AM
Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA T Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er
Tony2005 Addicted CEG\'er T Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 5,345 Virginia, USA	Originally posted by LegacySHO: A few of my rear defrost lines aren't working...specifically, the bottom four, and the 6th and 7th ones. I've looked at the lines and none of them are visibly broken. Are any wired in series, or are they all wired in parallel? Like, if one line is broken, could that knock out another line, or would each line have to have a break in it somewhere? Is there any way to test continuity on these lines? I'm sure they're coated with something and not live to the touch, because otherwise just touching them could conceivably cause a short? If it's not an easy fix where could I go to have this done? They are wired in parallel. You can test continuity with a multimeter or a light tester (bulb with battery and wires). Touch one end and move until the bulb goes off. Most Autoparts stores will sell rear defroster repair kits. http://www.glasslinks.com/tips/defrost1.htm "Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles

Re: Rear defrost lines...HELP! #1372879 08/30/05 03:36 AM
Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 130 Toronto, Ontario L LegacySHO_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP LegacySHO_dup1 CEG\'er L Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 130 Toronto, Ontario	Thanks for the info! I'll try it as soon as I get a chance, and post my findings. 1998.5 SVT Contour - Black H&R's Optimized Y-pipe and TB Open element intake w/heat shield 18x8 Mas Italy Axels (40 offset) w/225/40/18 2x Kicker 8" midbass "subs" in rear deck (infinite baffle setup) A few more little things...(like bushings)

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