2002 Saab 9-5 Rear Defroster

2002 SAAB 9-5
40,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SQRATCHSIX
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The rear defroster doesn't seem to work. I am looking for the rear window heater relay which is supposed to be located in the "relay panel under instrument panel." I can't find this. Thanks
Nov 28, 2009 at 4:41 PM
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MNTHNY4
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first relay box is located under driver side dash area ,remove under panel then remove 1 screw holding box & box will hang down ,then the relay that is related to rear glass heating is the 1st big relay on the RH outer side of the box there is a small relay before it ,this is a 4 pin relay ,i think it is purple in colour if my memory serves me right ,good luck , also check fuse # 26 & 18 these r the only fuses providing power to relay for rear glass heating ,if relay & fuses r good check heating element ,to check this just apply power & grounds to both glass contacts 1 gnds ,1 power ,& use temp gun to take reading .from cold to hot & if all those r good then u have a bad control unit & DICE unit mounted just above relay box same area.
Nov 30, 2009 at 10:22 AM
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