What should I do if my rear window heater is not working?
If the lamp fails to light, check the condition of the wiring between the switch and the fuse. If your rear window heater was fitted by the car manufacturer, its electrical circuit will probably contain a relay — a small square or rectangular box usually located near the fusebox.
Where is the fuse on a rear window heater?
One of the most common and simple problems is a blown fuse. Find the fuse protecting the heated rear window circuit . On heaters fitted by the car manufacturer, the fuse is probably in the fusebox and protects other circuits too.
How does a rear window heater work on a hatchback?
On some hatchbacks the electrical connection for the heater is made through sprung metal contacts situated in the rear compartment and the tailgate door. Make sure the contacts are clean and the springs have not become weak. If they are worn or have become badly pitted you will have to fit replacements.
How do you know if a heater relay is working?
To test that the relay is working, place your fingers on the relay box and operate the heater switch. The relay should vibrate or click. If it does not, it has failed and should be replaced. If the lamp lights, touch the probe against the output terminal and turn the switch on. If the lamp now fails to light suspect a faulty switch.
Where is the White connector for the heated seat?
Have disconnected and cleaned, both, the white connector #2 to the heated seat module, and the grey connector from behind the seat. If i listen carefully, when the switch deactivates, i can hear a “click” which sounds like it is coming from low in the dash, not from under the seat.
Is the heated seat on the driver side working?
Driver side heated seat does not work, but passenger does. I checked connections from the white harness to the harnesses near the rear of the seat by verifying continuity. All connections are okay. Not sure what to check next. Is it possible the heated seat module under the seat is bad?
Where are the fuses for the heated seats?
There is no separate fuse for left and right heated seat. All relays for the hetead seats (front, rear) and the heated steering wheel are in the module under the driver seat. Disconnect the white 5-way connector from the heated seat module. Check the resistance between pin 4 and ground (Driver seat).
Where are the relays for the heated seats?
All relays for the hetead seats (front, rear) and the heated steering wheel are in the module under the driver seat. Disconnect the white 5-way connector from the heated seat module. Check the resistance between pin 4 and ground (Driver seat). It should have the same value how the resistance between pin 5 and ground (right heated seat).