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Rear Window Demister 200 1989

posted by  alex1366 on  Sat Dec 29 17:26 CST 2018
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I have an old 1989 Volvo 240 DL. The rear window demister is not working at this time. When I push the button in, the associated fuse quickly blows. I pulled the dash switch and checked for continuity, and it appears to be working properly. I also visibly checked the rear window grid, and could not see anything unusual. Could anyone help me with this issue. Thanks!








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Rear Window Demister 200 1989

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posted by  Art Benstein on  Sat Dec 29 20:03 CST 2018
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Assuming your 240DL is a 245, you might need to repair or replace the wiring harness(es) passing through your tailgate hinges. If not, and it is a sedan, then you've got some sleuthing to do.

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Rear Window Demister 200 1989

posted by  alex1366 on  Sat Jan 5 15:58 CST 2019
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This is a sedan.








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Rear Window Demister 200 1989

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posted by  Art Benstein on  Mon Jan 7 10:27 CST 2019
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Recent thread, though missing a conclusion, will give you some hints perhaps:

https://www.brickboard.com/RWD/volvo/1660281/220/240/260/280/rear_window_defroster_stopped_working.html

Because yours blows the fuse, you'd want to disconnect the yellow wire from the relay, and measure for continuity to ground with the yellow wire also disconnected from the window grid, suspecting the wire is pinched somewhere between.
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