Rear defroster not working?

2012 JEEP WRANGLER
26,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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BULLITT1939
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One if the contacts on the back glass has come loose. However, I don’t have power going to it. The conductivity is good across the glass, but it doesn’t have 12 volts coming to it. The light doesn’t come on when I press it. The knob works to switch from all the function on A/C and heat. When you push it, the light is supposed to come on for the rear glass and mirrors. I have checked the fuse and relay. Am I missing something that powers the switch? I am pretty sure even if it’s not working the light should come on unless not getting power to the switch or is this incorrect?
Mar 21, 2024 at 7:39 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If there is an open circuit, it won't turn on. I attached the wiring schematic below, in addition to checking the fuses, I need you to confirm there is power to J14 in the under-hood fuse box. That should only have power when the defroster is requested on.

Also, check the relay as well. Pic 3 below shows the fuse and relay locations.

Let me know,

Joe

See pics below.
Mar 21, 2024 at 8:46 PM