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Old May 18, 2009 | 09:47 AM
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Rear defroster

Anyway to just replace the rear defroster button/switch on a 99 Camaro. Tried to use it the other night and the button lights up but didnt seem to clear up my rear window. Any recommendations?
Old May 18, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Turn it on and measure voltage between the supply wire and ground.
Old May 22, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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Did it cycle off after about 5 mins.? If so, then it's the relay in the fuse box. Replace it with a 30A fuse, or another stock relay, and that should do it.
Old May 22, 2009 | 03:48 PM
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actually I dont think I kept it on that long, when I saw after about three minutes or so that nothing was happening i turned it off. I will try it the next time I get to use it. So it should stay on for 5 min then turn off?
Old May 23, 2009 | 06:28 AM
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Just turn it on and check the supply wire's voltage to ground.

No voltage = you have a relay/fuse issue
~13v = bad heating element break or bad ground
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