2000 Chevy Cavalier Rear window defogger

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WRENCHHEAD
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2000 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

Yes i've got a 200 Chev Cavalier and the rear window defogger does not work. Couldn't find a broken wire the light on the dash lights up but no window defoger any ideas
Dec 23, 2008 at 11:02 AM
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RHALL77
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use a test light and touch the terminal end of the grid and see if you have power. let me know what you find and ill give you a hand
Dec 23, 2008 at 4:33 PM
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[quote:ce4c43c33a="rhall77"]use a test light and touch the terminal end of the grid and see if you have power. let me know what you find and ill give you a hand[/quote:ce4c43c33a] No power at all
Dec 23, 2008 at 4:55 PM
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[quote:8f8a1e1c9a="wrenchhead"][quote:8f8a1e1c9a="rhall77"]use a test light and touch the terminal end of the grid and see if you have power. let me know what you find and ill give you a hand[/quote:8f8a1e1c9a] No power at all[/quote:8f8a1e1c9a]
Dec 23, 2008 at 5:12 PM
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There is no power at the spade connector at the back window
Dec 23, 2008 at 5:16 PM
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check and see if there is voltage at the other end of the switch when you turn it on. you may have a bad switch
Dec 23, 2008 at 9:08 PM
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I replaced the switch and there is still no power any other suggestions
Dec 24, 2008 at 10:12 AM
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did you check all the fuses just to be sure
Dec 26, 2008 at 10:09 AM
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Yes checked all fuses there is power coming out of the switch but nothing going to the wire at the window
Dec 26, 2008 at 10:37 AM
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then you need to start chasing wires and find the break in them.
Dec 26, 2008 at 1:58 PM
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