Honda civic 2001 dx-sedan rear defroster
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i have Honda civic 2002 dx four door. his rear defroster is not working at all. when i press the button on there is light which stay on but Nothing happen behind.
any suggestion where to start. i want to repair it my self.
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any suggestion where to start. i want to repair it my self.
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Those are the heating grid lines (except for those towards the top that are the radio antenna)
It sounds like the main connections (switched power & ground path) are hidden on the sides behind panels for aesthetics. Those would be the best to check for voltage, and proper grounding.
I remember a while back that someone had issues with a connection in the black box under the back deck near the speaker.
It sounds like the main connections (switched power & ground path) are hidden on the sides behind panels for aesthetics. Those would be the best to check for voltage, and proper grounding.
I remember a while back that someone had issues with a connection in the black box under the back deck near the speaker.
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Dis one.......https://www.civicforums.com/forums/1...rear+defroster
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i am going to buy the multimeter in next three hours, what exactly should i check and where to connect and where to set the multimeter setting? i has never used multimeter before?
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The poster was not very clear about the actual fix utilized. Not sure if they are still around to explain or not.
Here is schematic.... hold off on DMM and try to locate the wiring/connector they mentioned... and use a visual inspection instead. Look for dark, or brown discoloration due to high heat from a poor connection.
Here is schematic.... hold off on DMM and try to locate the wiring/connector they mentioned... and use a visual inspection instead. Look for dark, or brown discoloration due to high heat from a poor connection.
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i will try to see if there is circuit in the wire behind and will get you back in next 5 hours.
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i have bought this multimeter, can you or someone tell me where should i place the Arrow and what voltage or amperage it should indicate while testing and how to test ?
thanks a lot i am newbie
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ma...-0520060p.html
i have one question, i see the ground wire between engine block and chasis is broken. does it concern to my problem? or this ground wire is not important?
if the problem is here, than can i use any electric wire to make the connection or it need specific kind of wire type?
what is mean by ''any electric wire '' is the home use power cord, can i cut it and connect it temporarly?
thanks a lot i am newbie
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ma...-0520060p.html
i have one question, i see the ground wire between engine block and chasis is broken. does it concern to my problem? or this ground wire is not important?
if the problem is here, than can i use any electric wire to make the connection or it need specific kind of wire type?
what is mean by ''any electric wire '' is the home use power cord, can i cut it and connect it temporarly?
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i did but it show 0.00
when i used the battery booster cable as a ground cable between engine block and chassis than it show -0.00
when i used the battery booster cable as a ground cable between engine block and chassis than it show -0.00
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Go watch some youtube videos on how to use a multimeter so you understand how they work. It will make diagnosing the problem much easier.
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yes i maked sure the arrow is on Voltage side on 20 as you mentonned before, the red is postiive and black is negative.
i have turned the rear defroster on full than i have touche red wire on the gride panel connector and black wire on ground, but it still show 0.00v it mean the current is not reaching the gride panel. i have also checked the fuse box under hood and under driver side and all the fuse look fine i have took them out one by one. i dont understand where can be the problem.
i have watched many many video on YouTube about this problem but none is answering me. that s why i open account on thiswebsite and asked the question.
i have turned the rear defroster on full than i have touche red wire on the gride panel connector and black wire on ground, but it still show 0.00v it mean the current is not reaching the gride panel. i have also checked the fuse box under hood and under driver side and all the fuse look fine i have took them out one by one. i dont understand where can be the problem.
i have watched many many video on YouTube about this problem but none is answering me. that s why i open account on thiswebsite and asked the question.
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Where are you probing for voltage ??
At the larger connections on the sides of window that provide voltage and ground path ?? Those would be best and only one side would have voltage as other side is grounded.
At the larger connections on the sides of window that provide voltage and ground path ?? Those would be best and only one side would have voltage as other side is grounded.
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Yes, you were right I didn't know how to use multimeter. I know it now.
I did as you said and tested all the small lines one by one and all of them are showing 0.12 which mean it is good sign that there is current (I believe). So, can someone tell me where could be the problem?
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I did as you said and tested all the small lines one by one and all of them are showing 0.12 which mean it is good sign that there is current (I believe). So, can someone tell me where could be the problem?
Thanks
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Engine off, around 12.0 V or so.
OP check the linked thread from cve, you need to locate that connector spoke of and concentrate on it since no voltage at glass.
OP check the linked thread from cve, you need to locate that connector spoke of and concentrate on it since no voltage at glass.
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how it will get current if the engine is off? should i put the key to ON position before testing?
when i did the last checkup i started the engine, turn ON the defroster/defoger than test it.
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Take the cover from the black box mounted on passenger side up near rear speakers, and locate the single pin connector with single black wire. Probe that terminal (should be able to get test lead into back of connector) Turn on defrost and measure voltage at it. If no voltage then you will have to work forward. Next inline would be the connector mentioned earlier.
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will do it soon,
right now behin on the glass it show 0.07, i did it correctly, it mean there is not enough current.
right now behin on the glass it show 0.07, i did it correctly, it mean there is not enough current.
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Take the cover from the black box mounted on passenger side up near rear speakers, and locate the single pin connector with single black wire. Probe that terminal (should be able to get test lead into back of connector) Turn on defrost and measure voltage at it. If no voltage then you will have to work forward. Next inline would be the connector mentioned earlier.
sorry i didn't got it, which black box. everything is in gray colour in my car except the cd player and heat buttons.
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I think the black box is located in the trunk area under the shelf that holds the rear speakers. Did you look there? If not it might be under a plastic trim piece. Craig will be able to answer this better and I am sure he will be able to chime in soon.
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.07V means you have no voltage present.
Next place back from the grid lines would be the black box, and the single pin connector with single black wire. Next back from that would be the multi pin
connector coming from up front.
The box is where mentioned....under the rear deck.
Next place back from the grid lines would be the black box, and the single pin connector with single black wire. Next back from that would be the multi pin
connector coming from up front.
The box is where mentioned....under the rear deck.