Where might I fix rear window defrost & heated right mirror. Some connector?

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Asked by hobbsron Feb 21, 2017 at 07:17 PM about the 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1LT Extended Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

2008 1500 Silverado extended cab 4x4, Z71. Has rear window defrost, not
working. I put on heated mirrors. Left one works. But rear window defrost and
right mirror do not. Continuity on both checks out. No power. Is there a
connector or common wiring point that would disrupt only the rt mirror and
defrost?  Thx.

12 Answers

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There would be relays to check that are in one of the fuse boxes.

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Thanks. Relays good, fuses too. Seems neither would produce loss of only one heated mirror and rear defog. Could switch on dash have a connector behind it that separates into three directions? Seems some junction would be most likely to cause this type of issue.

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Or is perhaps the problem the switch and connections in the HVAC control panel? It seems the only place that could cause these two systems to fail. I cannot find any other location that the right heated mirror and rear defogger systems would intersect.

221,015

Makes sense. May just want to move some connectors around to make a better contact. I've seen where wiring looks new but for some reason not make a connection. Always at the connectors.

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Thanks. I just this morning pulled panel, reset connectors. No change. I haven't found color codes yet for specific circuit wires, so I don't know which connector feeds the rear defog/htd mirrors. Anyone know? The full HVAC panel is a bit costly to replace only to find out if it is the issue. If I know which connector, I'll do some cleaning etc. to try to improve circuit. (left to right 1 is empty, 2 beige, 3 black, 4 brown).

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221,015

You would want to test that HVAC control panel with a digital multi meter. Like you said it would be costly to just try one.

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Update: black connector contains the heated mirrors and rear defog circuits - also temp and likely other. All pins good. All connectors tight. Cleaned with electronic cleaner. No change. Not a bit of power goes through circuits.

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221,015

Finding a problem like this is a head ache. Follow the flow of power.

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I am in same boat Same truck same package same right mirror and rear defogger going out of my mind.

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