Normal defrosting?

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12-09-2013, 02:30 PM

infinitiG37

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Normal defrosting?

My rear window only defrost in the center lines never the top or bottom. Is this normal?

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12-09-2013, 03:06 PM

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From the picture you posted its working just as it should. The top lines are the antenna for the AM and FM radio.

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12-09-2013, 03:36 PM

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yes, it will only defrost where the element wires are. eventually the warmth will spread from the wires (as well as interior heat) and defrost the remainder of the rear window.

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12-09-2013, 04:37 PM

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Would tint slow down the defrosting?

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12-09-2013, 05:01 PM

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This is normal.

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12-09-2013, 05:08 PM

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Tint wont slow it because the tint is on the inside and the wire is in the middle of the glass. I have noticed that around 0 degrees it takes a while. You have to get the whole car warm at that point.