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Old 20-01-2006, 16:10
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Default Rear window De-mister DEFECTIVE!

I don't know how or when it stopped working but anyone got any Ideas? I've checked the Fuse and its fine. Mines a MKII and I don't even know were the Fecking light is on the dash, cheers
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Old 20-01-2006, 16:19
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Are the conecters on the window conected it may sound silly but I've know them to come apart for closing the boot repeatedly.
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Old 20-01-2006, 16:47
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The switch is probably knackered
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Old 20-01-2006, 16:49
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yea mine works when it wants to and it turns out to be the switch, think it is a common fault with the switches
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Old 20-01-2006, 17:53
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The rear demister switch failing is a known common fault with silvias, prevented by installing a relay in the system to lighten the load on the switch itself.

Its the best first place to look
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Old 21-01-2006, 01:17
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I don't know how or when it stopped working but anyone got any Ideas? I've checked the Fuse and its fine. Mines a MKII and I don't even know were the Fecking light is on the dash, cheers
The switches are prone to burning out
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Old 23-01-2006, 13:19
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Thanks for that, I'll try and get another one.
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Old 23-01-2006, 15:57
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I have one for you pm me your details
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Old 23-01-2006, 22:43
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Top man, Pm'd you!
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Old 27-01-2006, 21:46
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Ads thanks very much for the Switch and the sweets they were Yummy !!!
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