defroster help...

[firstgen]

need some help, the rear defroster is broken in my 91 gsx. Im thinking its the switch b/c it wont like push in and stay inguaged. The light doesnt come on, and the fuse IS NOT blown. Sounds like the switch right? My other question is how do i go about removing the panel with the defroster on it, i got the the three screws at the base near the shifter and the 2 next to the guages is there any screws im missing or do i pull on the panel? b/c i dont want pull on the panel too hard and break anything. thanks for any help

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[kyledykstra]

does anybody know, cuz im going to need my rear defroster to be working for the season?

You mean the panel up in the dash that the button's in?? I think there's 2 (or 4?) more screws by the gauge cluster. If it doesn't pull off easy, you've missed a screw. Just look for the holes in the dash panel, it's pretty obvious.

As for the button, find a local DSM list or try the classified here or DSMtrader.com. I'm sure somebody with a parts car would damn near give you a working button. Hell, if you wanna pay the mailing cost, I can mail you the one out of my car, worked fine last winter for me.

 

[firstgen]

so yea i got a manual today, good thing to have now. but i also got the defroster button out. i think my dad is running buy mitsu. tommorow to get a switch im talking about the complete button. the mechanism is fucntioning properly, it wont stay in on postion. hopefully this will solve most of my problem

 

[Defiant]

It's not supposed to "stay". It just trips the relay and springs back out. It's a momentary contact.

Instead of a switch, spend the money on a volt meter and check the supply lines for voltage, then check the grid for continuity. Also check the tabs for corrosion. Be careful in taking them off the connectors that you don't rip the grid off the glass.