Thundercat Posted December 18, 2015 Report Share Posted December 18, 2015 Alright guys, I don't think my demister is working, and if it is it is working poorly. When i switch it on and off there are audible clicks so the switch is attempting to do its job, but i cant honestly say ive noticed much happening. Any ideas? No codes come up but then i suppose they wouldn't for that. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundercat Posted December 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian332isport Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 It's probably one of two things. Either the cables in the rubber trunking (between the body and the tailgate) have broken, or more likely, the rubber seal has rubbed through the heating elements, and broken the circuit. If you open the glass hatch (not the complete tailgate), you can usually see burn marks on the rubber seal, and corresponding damage on the window glass/heating element. ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundercat Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Thanks Ian, I will have a good poke around later. Wasn't sure what to look for before. Are the ones in the side windows on the same circuit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian332isport Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 11 minutes ago, Thundercat said: Are the ones in the side windows on the same circuit? I think the lines in the side window are radio antennas rather than heating elements. I can't say I've ever noticed the side windows defrosting. Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundercat Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 12 hours ago, ian332isport said: It's probably one of two things. Either the cables in the rubber trunking (between the body and the tailgate) have broken, or more likely, the rubber seal has rubbed through the heating elements, and broken the circuit. If you open the glass hatch (not the complete tailgate), you can usually see burn marks on the rubber seal, and corresponding damage on the window glass/heating element. ian. Correct. Didnt think to check this because i thought the elements would be embedded. Is there a fix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundercat Posted December 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 Looks like careful application of conductive paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian332isport Posted December 23, 2015 Report Share Posted December 23, 2015 I replaced the glass, but certainly worth trying the conductive paint. The big avantage is that you can't really see the repair with the window closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...