the light lights up in the dash , but doesnt seem to be working . any ideas on what and where to check .
the winters coming and id really like ot be able to see behind me .

airrikk17

 

Check the flexible wires that connecte to the window. Make sure they are intact and if that is fine, inspect the heating tracks for scrathes or breaks. If found, you can brush on a conductive silver paint (from a good electronics store) to restore the current path.

 

the heating tracks look good , im suspecting wiring between the switch and contacts them sleves since all of them dont work , the rear and side windows . and its not like its got a few lines working . is there a junction box after the switch that might go bad ?

 

Like 4Crawler said check the wires where they connect to the bottom of the window, you have to remove the panel inside the tailgate to see them. On my 93 the wires had detached from the window. I managed to get mine back on with solder.

 

not to hijack, same prob on my 97 runner...are there separate wires for the tailgate and the side windows or all one deal? none of mine work either?

 

ended up being cut wires in side the tailgate rigth where they connect ot the window , fixed it up , i havent had a chance to ty it out yet , since my waterpump decided to take a crap on me , luckily its going into the shop to getthe steering recall done anyways . and it will al lget done while im on vacation and out of town, so no interruption of use , timing is everythnig isn't it . LOL

airrikk17

 

side rear window is an auxillary antenna, not a defroster.

lee