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Rear defost 86 gt

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Orange lite works have poer and ground on tabs to grid but doesnt heat up whats wrong how do i fix it?
 

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The grid is likely damaged. Use a multimeter set to continuity and test the grid from one side to the other and see if it rings out
 
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How to fix grid if thats the issue?
 
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Has never had tint on glass power on 1 tab ground on other switch on no heat to gid? How to fix grid looks good nothing visable or is issue under byutal cant figure it out
 

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Electric Rear Window Defroster - Inoperative — 1986 Ford Mustang V8-302 5.0L HO Service Manual | Operation CHARM

Detailed repair manual for the 1986 Ford Mustang V8-302 5.0L HO.
charm.li
 

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The grid can have a very very small cut or slice and not work......
 
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