2000 Toyota Corolla Rear Defroster Out

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EDDIETEES
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My rear defroster on my 2000 corolla doesn't work at all. I checked the lines and there are no cracks or breaks in them.

Thanks!
May 9, 2006 at 12:04 PM
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LOSONE
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Check the voltage across the terminals if it has voltage you have a micro crack that can be fixed with a repair kit.

No voltage check the relay or fuse.
May 10, 2006 at 9:10 AM

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Check voltage across the rear defroster terminals. If voltage is present, a micro crack in the grid can be repaired with a defroster repair kit. If there is no voltage, check the relay and fuse.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 2000 Toyota Corolla reports that the rear defroster does not work at all and that the grid lines show no visible cracks or breaks. The expert advises checking voltage at the terminals: voltage indicates a micro crack that can be fixed with a repair kit, while no voltage means checking the relay or fuse.

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