Spilk
2/28/2007 3:08:15 PM
Since I got such great help on my lock question, I guess I should also ask another question which has been troubling me.
I tried using the defroster last night, but it doesnt work. I press the button and it doesnt defog the rear window.
I checked the fusebox last night, and found "Defogger" but I switched the 20A fuse with the 20A fuse from the wipers, and the wipers worked, and the rear defrost still didnt work.
Does anyone know if this is a common issue? or have any suggestions how to address fixing it?
Thanks
-Tyler
babyhuey
2/28/2007 4:53:19 PM
Did the defrost light in the instrument cluster come on? Also does the switch light up when you turn on the headlights?
Spilk
2/28/2007 5:17:09 PM
The defrost light on the dash doesn't come on, and yes, the defrost logo on the button lights up when the headlights are on.
babyhuey
2/28/2007 6:29:45 PM
Since the logo lights up then at least you know it is plugged in. 20A fuse is ok so that pretty much leaves a bad switch.
Spilk
2/28/2007 8:08:32 PM
Good news. So I took the switch apart, and reseated all of the metal pieces (I accidentally broke the bulb inside :P) but I hooked it back up again, and after pressing a few times, the switch works now!
It doesn't light up with the headlights anymore, since I broke the bulb, but I would prefer to have a working defroster than one that lights up, so it's all good! Maybe Ill replace it someday, but the light on the dash turns on, so im happy!
babyhuey
2/28/2007 8:21:33 PM
Good job on fixing the existing switch.
Bulb is available as a separate part which is a little unusual as most mazda switches do not. OE part #
BC1M-66-461 with retail of $3.70. Better hurry if you want it because only shows 5 left in the 3 US warehouses. There is also a Ford service part number that may be a little less. F3Z2 13466 R.
Replacement switch part number too just incase it croaks on you again is BC1M-66-460A. Is only $33.26 at onlinemazdaparts.
