Looking for a bad conection in the red wire for the rear defrost. Relay coil works fine.

2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE
90,000 MILES
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WEEWENDLER
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2000 Park Avenue I have open circuit (bad connection) between 40 amp defrost fuse (under hood) and the defrost relay (under rear seat). I get 12 volts at the red wire from 40a fuse. I get 2-3 volts at the red wire going into defrost relay. I am asuming a bad connector inbetween the two but where?
Nov 20, 2011 at 6:45 PM
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Pay particular attention to pinch points, places where the wire(s) go(es) through the bulkhead or floor pan, and the connectors themselves.
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Nov 20, 2011 at 7:22 PM
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