Rear window, defroster, wiper wont' work? Look here!

[BrotherB]

You gotaa be kidding me....

Thanks a million .......after a quick right turn of the key, my 05 4Runner's rear wiper/defroster works fine.
Almost too good to be true.

Love this site!

BrotherB

 

[ronsta]

Worked for me also. Just gotta keep this in mind whenever disconnecting the battery! great thread!

 

[CoolShaw]

Website is Awesome!!

Thanks so much for the tips and tricks on this site!!!! Worked great! I wish more information were in the manuals!! and am so happy I found this website - I'm sure it saved me big bucks!0

 

[S141995]

Thanks so much !!!!!

 

[Lzyltng]

Wow...Thanks...!!

Like all of the rest of you, I thought I was in for a trip to the dealer ($$$). But NO, I followed all the suggestions and now everything works perfectly!! Yes!! This site ROCKS! Saved my bacon, and much cabbage, many times...Thanks again...:banana:

 

[COHO1]

Almost 6 years since the original post and tonight had the same problem with the wipers and defroster and seconds away from making an appointment at local garage... tried suggestion...WORKED! PSYCHED! THANKS!

 

[sr1982]

I tried the "reinitialization" procedure many times....with ignition in "on" position, with the car running etc etc etc.

Unfortunately, it doesn't work.

Here are my symptoms:


Rear defroster: isn't working....no light on when button pressed.
No rear window wiper or fluid dispensing.

Rear window goes up and down (tho not auto)
Rear hatch does the auto close thing when you get it close.

Any tips or suggestions?

Thanks!

I am in a similar boat as you. My only difference is the reset works until allowing you to use rear whipper, fluid and defrost, however they all stop when you try rolling the window down.

I was rear ended over the summer and they repaired my car, but ever since this problem happens every few months. The auto repair shop said they have a lifetime warranty on their work, but I am assuming they will somehow deny this is related.

 

[rockford67]

Thanks!

This is the second time this happened to me. The first time it eventually resolved itself. As It's winter I am not in the habit of using the rear window so never realized it wasn't completely shut. One trip down and up did the trick! All is well and I still love my '05 T4R. 270,000 kms and counting!

 

[JGFUNK]

I have a different issue with the rear defroster.

Rear window defrost: Works fine
Rear window wiper: works fine
Rear window up/down: works fine
Rear SIDE window defroster: DOES NOT WORK

When I turn the rear defroster on, the ice melt begins on the rear window, but the side windows don't show any sign of defrosting.

Thougts on this one? Thanks.

2003 - Limited. V8 4.7L

159,000 Miles

 

[digphisher]

Only thought I even have is to make sure the defrost wire hasn't been compromised in any way. Even a tiny scratch across the wire will stop it from working at all.

 

[Atlanta_man]

I have a different issue with the rear defroster.

Rear window defrost: Works fine
Rear window wiper: works fine
Rear window up/down: works fine
Rear SIDE window defroster: DOES NOT WORK

When I turn the rear defroster on, the ice melt begins on the rear window, but the side windows don't show any sign of defrosting.

Thougts on this one? Thanks.

2003 - Limited. V8 4.7L

159,000 Miles

thought those were radio antennas (diversity reception)

 

[JGFUNK]

thought those were radio antennas (diversity reception)

well they've worked in the past. Last winter with all the snow/ice here, they would work. Unless I was hallucintating!:frisky:

 

[Rgolf1960]

Wiper or defroster not working '03 4runner

Thanks, I did all of the same things before coming to this post. The rear window was not UP all the way. All systems GO !!



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'03 Runner
Black, V8, Limited 4x4

 

[uoften]

try to re-initialize the back window

re-initialize the back window or you may need get a new one from electronics wholesale site uoften

 

[camit34]

Completely crazy..!!! But it worked...!!! Thanks for sharing this knowledge nugget with us!!!!!!

 

[neveser]

Add me to the list...

It worked!!! Thanks!

 

[4runnerboy12]

A couple months ago my back window stopped working. I opened up the hatch door and had a look around, and tested the fuses but nothing was out of place. My problem sounds a lot like yours except my back wiper fluid works. and so does the defroster. but the window and the wiper are both not functioning. I didnt mind it much but now that winter is coming around i kinda need to see out of the back window. any suggestions? or will i have to resort to a dealer?

 

[t4rsteveo]

Thanks very much for this post :thumb3:

 

[4runner_04]

Love Toyota's

And there I was thinking there was something wrong with my 04 runner. This site is a lifesaver and saved me a lot of time and stress getting my wiper and defrost working again now that winter is on its way.

 

[tomyturbo]

Just about to go on road trip too.

:lookout::lookout::lookout:

Glad you shared this fix with us all. It would have been a rough road trip without this fixed. Thank you so much for the solution. Saved me a bunch of money and time not having to go to a mechanic.

Have a great Holiday!!!