What should I do if my rear defroster is not working?
Unless you have experience working on automotive electrical systems, all but the simplest diagnostic and repair procedures below should be left to a professional mechanic. Rear defroster fuse: If the fuse for the rear defroster is blown, the defroster won’t get power. The rear defroster system draws a lot of current, so this is fairly common.
Why are the air vents on my Honda Accord not working?
If the light flashes between one and six times, there is a problem in the system. If it flashes seven or eight times, it signals a problem with the evaporator temperature sensor circuit. If the light doesn’t flash, then the self-diagnostic test didn’t turn up any problems.
Why does my defroster not clear the glass?
Wires that attach to the rear defroster tabs: If the wires that connect to the tabs on each side of the heating element are detached or broken, the defroster won’t be able to heat up and clear the glass.
Where is the blower resistor on a Honda Accord?
Locate the blower motor resistor. It is underneath the glove box. You will see a brown plug and several blue connections coming out of it. Push on the tab, and pull plug out of the resistor. Use a Phillips screwdriver to unscrew the two mounting screws. The resistor should fall right out.
What happens if the defrost sensor does not work?
The defrost sensor monitors the temperature of the evaporator. The defrost sensor has a fuse to back up the sensor in case the sensor fails. If the defrost sensor fails to shut off the defrost heater,… the fuse will blow in order to shut off the defrost heater.
What does it mean when the defrost timer does not advance?
If the timer does not send power to the defrost components or advance out of the defrost cycle within 30 minutes, this indicates that the defrost timer is not advancing. If the defrost timer is not advancing, replace it.
Why does my defrost thermostat not turn on?
The defrost bi-metal thermostat shuts off the refrigerator defrost heater if the heater gets hot enough to damage the evaporator. If the defrost bi-metal thermostat trips to shut off the defrost heater but doesn’t reset, the defrost heater won’t turn on.
What’s the flashing light on the rear defroster?
The rear defroster light flashing for a minute, when this happen a/c will not come on Mechanic’s Assistant: Just to clarify, can you tell me which light it is? And does it blink first, then stay on steady? Mechanic’s Assistant: What is the model/year of your Dodge? Mechanic’s Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself?