Rear window heater on 2004 Corsa

Discussion in 'Corsa' started by Tom, Dec 2, 2006.

  1. Tom

    Tom Guest

    Hi,

    I have a 2004 Corsa which is generally doing a fine job. However, the
    rear window heater/demister only seems to work properly for the top half
    of the window. The mist clears quickly around the wires on the upper
    half but does nothing at the bottom.

    Has anyone else had this or know what it might be? Might the upper and
    lower half of the heater wires be on different circuits or something?


    Thanks,
    Tom
     
    Tom, Dec 2, 2006
    #1
  2. Tom

    Tariq Guest

    Never heard of this problem - have you checked over the surface of the
    glass (inside the car) - are any of the wires broken at any point? If
    car is 2004, may still be under warranty?

    Tariq
     
    Tariq, Dec 2, 2006
    #2
  3. Tom

    mikeFNB Guest

    well if there were broken traces then the whole thing would not work as the
    circuit would be broken.

    its in two halves
    if I remember correctly there was a msg or bulletin about this a while back.
    check behind the edging

    if they are anything like the smash sensors the smith connectors fail to
    make contact where they slide over the trace spade end
    the traces corrode & tarnish at this point, a gentle squeeze might suffice
    or even better a quick clean with say a suede brush to brighten then should
    work

    mike
     
    mikeFNB, Dec 3, 2006
    #3
Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments (here). After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.