1995 Saturn SL Rear Defroster Won't Stay On

1995 SATURN
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EDWIN.VANGUNDY
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my rear def. button does not stay on chk in side case on dash the light comes on but i release my finger and it goes out it used to stay on also i need to clean tracks on sunroof with steal wool they kind of are rusted how do i get the glass off to get to the tracks and do i need to ck something in the switch it lifts up but does not go back
Apr 21, 2006 at 6:07 AM
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PEPPERMRJ
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Sounds like the switch is bad. Try a junkyard for a replacement.

See if cleaning the tracks helps your sunroof retract.
Check your e-mail.

Good luck and let us know. :)
Apr 22, 2006 at 10:16 AM
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Suggested Repair

Replace the rear defroster switch, using a junkyard unit if needed. Clean the sunroof tracks and see whether that lets the glass retract.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1995 Saturn SL said the rear defroster light comes on only while the button is held and no longer stays on. They also asked how to remove the sunroof glass to clean rusted tracks with steel wool, noting the sunroof lifts but will not go back. The expert said the switch is likely bad and suggested a junkyard replacement, and recommended cleaning the tracks to help the sunroof retract.

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