Does anyone else's rear defroster not work? If not, was it the heating element in the back window that stopped working? Any other diagnostic things you can do to check?

i think, on most rear window defrosters (not this model in particular, just most rear window defrosters) the point where the wires hook to the lines gets messed up. you can check for open lines with a multimeter though. just check continuity across the window on each line and then if you find a break, just lay a bead of solder across the break.

Mine doesn't work but it is because of a connection in the fuse box. I don't have power at the fuse. Same way with my blower motor. One day Ill take it apart and see whats going on. Hopefully fix it too.

Mine doesn't work but it is because of a connection in the fuse box. I don't have power at the fuse. Same way with my blower motor. One day Ill take it apart and see whats going on. Hopefully fix it too.

You don't have power at the fuse? That isn't my particular problem. I think the lines in the back are messed up. I don't have a multimeter though.

I don't have a multimeter though. You can get one at Harbor Freight Tools for $3 that is surprisingly adequate. You can't fix the defroster or much else that's electrical without it.

Yeah, I've got one of the Harbor Freight ones, and it works great for the price. It's no Fluke, but it'll do everything I need it too. Also, they make conductive paint specifically for fixing defrosters. I can't remember where to get it, but a quick search should turn it up.