Does the Rear Window Defroster Stop Working if One Wire Breaks?

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Dylan
07/29/25 10:45pm
If one wire of the rear window defroster in a motor vehicle breaks, the entire heating function will indeed be compromised. Below are specific details about the rear window defroster: 1. Consequences of Defroster Wire Damage: Once a defroster wire is damaged, the heating function of the entire rear window will be rendered inoperable. 2. Solutions for Defroster Wire Damage: Under normal circumstances, the heating wire can be repaired, or the rear window can be replaced. During daily vehicle use, it is essential to maintain the defroster wires properly. 3. How to Use the Defroster Simply press the rectangular defroster button to activate the rear window heating function, and simultaneously turn on the vehicle's rearview mirror heating button.
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