GEN 1 Rear Defroster Not Working

[Gus00SVTL]

2014 Raptor. Anybody else’s rear defroster not turning on? The light on the button doesn’t light up either. The rear slider works fine though???


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[Booth9999]

Someone probably unplugged it to keep it from exploding. Search the fourm there is a known issue with the gen1 rear defroster and the smart solution is to disconnect it to prevent the auto start from turning it on.

 

[Sozzy12]

Mine too... Apparently a common issue in Gen 1 trucks

 

[Wfo]

I had mine replaced when it was still in warranty. Very common

 

[Anthony k]

Don’t work and don’t care. You’ll be fine

 

[bigrig]

Don’t work and don’t care. You’ll be fine

It's funny, I didn't even know there was a defroster in the rear... ha.

 

[wakko0o]

2014 Raptor. Anybody else’s rear defroster not turning on? The light on the button doesn’t light up either. The rear slider works fine though???


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Mine is not turning on because I disconnected from the rear glass. In your case I would still look why is not turning on and make sure that your mirror heat still works. The mirror heat is great during rainy or misty days. Good luck


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[Tx State]

Just this weekend I noticed the same thing. Rear defroster doesn't work and light on the center console doesn't even turn on. Let me know what you find.

 

[Sozzy12]

Mine is not turning on because I disconnected from the rear glass. In your case I would still look why is not turning on and make sure that your mirror heat still works. The mirror heat is great during rainy or misty days. Good luck


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How did you disconnect the rear glass? I'd like to do this so at least my mirrors will work.

 

[BenBB]

How did you disconnect the rear glass? I'd like to do this so at least my mirrors will work.

I did the same; laid down the back seats (have the key rings and paracord latch pulls until I get around to getting Builtrite), pull the carpet padding looking stuff back and you'll see a connector at the bottom outside corner on each side; unplug and tape off...now you got me wondering if I missed one for the center slider or if it's powered from (as I suspect) the passenger side...