:: Rear wiring

[Qube]

Related?

Rear defogger doesn't work. Button illuminates. Will check fuse.

Lights off. Open trunk, trunk lights (under hood) go dim to bright. Shorted wire? Probably. Notice LICENSE PLATE LIGHT illuminates when I open the trunk and off when I close it. Is this normal or a side effect of possible messed up wiring on the trunk arm?

[Barney Paull-Edwards]

rear defogger is not related to the dreaded rear wiring problem,try the middle( I think) of the three relays on other side from battery ,drivers side to you in US,relay not too durable.

[Barney Paull-Edwards]

Sorry,Canada!

[Qube]

Oh good. So I have frayed wiring and something else Well, at least that is answered partially.

[John 535is (Sydney)]

start with the fuse under the rear seat. Mine was the same, the switch lit up but no demist. From memory its a 30A. The legend should be on a sticker on the fuse box cover.

John 535is

[EngPhys09]

My reverse lights don't work?... Checked the bulbs, i think it is the reverse sensor in the trans, i do have an SSK kit...could this be the problem?

[Barney Paull-Edwards]

Unless your SSK is not letting reverse engage completely,it is not related.

[Qube]

Yep the fuse was blown... black charred. Not a good indication. Replaced it. Worked a bit i think but now stopped. I surmise it's blown again.

[mamilapon]

Yep the fuse was blown... black charred. Not a good indication. Replaced it. Worked a bit i think but now stopped. I surmise it's blown again.

Guys, check the wiring that goes along the trunk lid hinge (left hand side) Some of the wires break along there. Had similar probs .Good luck!

[Qube]

Well, here is the fuse from the rear defogger... the filament is STILL intact. Can see it unbroken across the top. No idea about the inside that looks melted and ****... I replaced the fuse but it still doesn't work. I have a feeling I should keep the fuse out for now.

Can someone tell me how the wiring is? From the defogger grid, where does it go?

.