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jospgut
12-17-2009, 05:20 AM
hey guys, i have a simple question, ok when i bought my bd5 the last owner was a jerk, treat the car like sh@#$, he cut the speakers base on the rear, i dont f** * know why, well, my rear defroser is not working, i think because he cut cables and he cut the trunk holder(i think that how it is call, already replaced) also, know i found a cable, i dont know, which cable is it,
so my question is, does any one of you have any picture about how those clables goes with or any clue? or wich cable is to the defroser!!? thank you!!

Reason
12-17-2009, 07:26 AM
Check the connection on the glass, it can break off easily.

)2edline
12-17-2009, 10:33 AM
Check the connection on the glass, it can break off easily.

is that a self-serviceable thing? Mine hasn't worked either in months. will dealers or anyone else take a look and know what to look for?

Huffer
12-17-2009, 10:47 AM
If the connection is broken there are kits that allow you to reconnect the line. If it's not repairable then you have to replace the entire glass window.

jospgut
12-17-2009, 11:24 AM
the problem is that i cant find the other part of the cable, that connects to the window, the cable that i found is like those plug in cables.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2009/12/Lexus17png-1.jpg

is like the gray one but is white.. if this is not the cable then, i have other isues!, that i have no idea.
i dont want to spend in other window yet tho.

Huffer
12-17-2009, 11:29 AM
IIRC, the rear defroster cable runs up into the headliner, not down into the trunk. Your best bet is to trace the cable from the rear window and see where it meets the main body harness.

jospgut
12-17-2009, 11:36 AM
ok, yesterday i took the whole rear seat, anyways, ill do that let see what i can do, thank you so much

Reason
12-18-2009, 05:38 PM
I THINK the wire is behind one of the plastic trim. It's been awhile since I dismantled my GT.

jospgut
12-18-2009, 05:50 PM
oh good! thank you, ill look for it