Does anyone know if the rear window defogger has a switch? My '66 has a heated rear window—yes, from the factory—but I can’t find a switch for it. A switched circuit is indicated on the 4.2 wiring diagram, but nothing is listed in the parts manual and I’ve never seen one on a car.
So, here are some questions:
• Should there be a switch?
• If so, where should it be located?
• If not, is the heated element supposed to be ‘on’ all the time? (this seems like a dumb idea)
• Since the saloon cars also had heated rear windows, does anyone think there’s an issue with using those parts (toggle switch, indicator lamp, bezel)?
I’m finally getting the interior back together after decades of no upholstery, door panels, console, or rugs. The rest of the car is in very original condition (except the radio console frame got hacked up at some point in the late '60s). Any thoughts would be appreciated!
Yes current on constant’!
You can pull the wire at the glass end but stil runs hot
That was a goofy set up
You can online a toggle
Most I’ve seen a dead broke from year ago at the glass where it connects
That explains a lot. My car is from February or March (1E21198) which is why no switch. I’m going to wire in a toggle and indicator lamp (using a bezel from a 420G). Almost all of my driving is in good weather so having the current constantly on makes little sense.
