Mysterious electrical problems..I think

[HDhandyman]

So, first off, sorry to start so many new threads. Today was first trip in town during rain. So naturally had to turn on defrost @ idle (stoplight) for like 30 secs. Light turned green, car starts to go and ---suddenly---car is dying--seems like not getting fuel--no power--then stand still. Pulled over--in rain--checked O2--fine, turned off car, scratched head, restarted car (of course defrost is now off, haven't made connection yet), car is fine--but wobbley?. Finally got car stop light, turned on defrost again and same thing--car is loosing power/ fuel--dying. Make mental connection, turned off defrost, car is fine--gets power back. Pulled over @ destination, check engine light=1222

I'm a nube, and I'm at a loss--Help Please.

Thanks,

Stephen

[uscharalph]

So, first off, sorry to start so many new threads. Today was first trip in town during rain. So naturally had to turn on defrost @ idle (stoplight) for like 30 secs. Light turned green, car starts to go and ---suddenly---car is dying--seems like not getting fuel--no power--then stand still. Pulled over--in rain--checked O2--fine, turned off car, scratched head, restarted car (of course defrost is now off, haven't made connection yet), car is fine--but wobbley?. Finally got car stop light, turned on defrost again and same thing--car is loosing power/ fuel--dying. Make mental connection, turned off defrost, car is fine--gets power back. Pulled over @ destination, check engine light=1222

I'm a nube, and I'm at a loss--Help Please.

Thanks,

Stephen

Are you talking about the rear window defrost?

[HDhandyman]

To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure--I just Pressed the button on the dash panel that sits above A.C. AND recycle.

[uscharalph]

To be perfectly honest, I'm not sure--I just Pressed the button on the dash panel that sits above A.C. AND recycle.

That's the rear window defrost (Defog).

[HDhandyman]

OK so what does that mean?--where is normal defrost?--And what is the problem then?

[uscharalph]

OK so what does that mean?--where is normal defrost?--And what is the problem then?

I know what it is, but I don't know what the problem could be, sorry. I'm sure someone around here can help though.

[HDhandyman]

what do you mean--"Know what it is" ??

[uscharalph]

what do you mean--"Know what it is" ??

It means exactly that, I know what the button you hit is. It is the rear window defroster.

[HDhandyman]

So, I guess this is really a mystery huh?--Nobody here knows anything about a rear defrog --power drain connection?

[uscharalph]

So, I guess this is really a mystery huh?--Nobody here knows anything about a rear defrog --power drain connection?

Some times you just gotta give people a little time. Or maybe it is a mystery. Just don't use the rear defroster. Or you could take it to the dealer. LOL!!