Rear window switch not working (window fully up and wiper okay)

[HunterQc]

Hi,

Two years ago my tail gate window mechanism broke (too much rust) so, my window was always open, I could not close it. I used a piece of wood to push up the window. Since this day, sometimes my rear defrost stop working. Usually, and push/pull a few times the rear window switch and it works again.

Unfortunately, since I opened the interior tail gate panel yesterday to remove a big rusty piece of metal (see the picture), the defrost and the wiper refuse to work. The rusty metal piece was moving each time I close the tail gate with a terrible sound lol I checked the piece of wood and it seems my window is still fully up.

I live in Canada and as it’s winter, I need the defrost for my mirrors and for the tail gate glass.

Any idea where I should look?

 

[HunterQc]

There is the piece I removed Shared album - David Bizier - Google Photos

 

[HunterQc]

Great news, the switch works now but I’m not sure why. I found a rusty piece, I move it, I heard a terrible metal sound and now it’s working.

The piece I moved: iCloud

I added a ty rap so it won’t move again.

 

[rigtec]

Hi,

Two years ago my tail gate window mechanism broke (too much rust) so, my window was always open, I could not close it. I used a piece of wood to push up the window. Since this day, sometimes my rear defrost stop working. Usually, and push/pull a few times the rear window switch and it works again.

Unfortunately, since I opened the interior tail gate panel yesterday to remove a big rusty piece of metal (see the picture), the defrost and the wiper refuse to work. The rusty metal piece was moving each time I close the tail gate with a terrible sound lol I checked the piece of wood and it seems my window is still fully up.

I live in Canada and as it’s winter, I need the defrost for my mirrors and for the tail gate glass.

Any idea where I should look?

Hi HunterQc,

I would check the harness under the center (Shifter) console; the plug for the rear window & seat heaters are all plugged together in that harness... could be loose(?)! It's very easy to access and to work on... no tools, just clips that hold the center-console down! You don't need to remove it, just lift it up SLIGHTLY... and you'll see it. Un-plug it and snap it back in... DONE!

~rig~ Cheers!