Heated Rear Window Avensis Tourer

[benjyboy]

Hi there,

just noticed now that winter has landed the hrw in my 2007 avensis tourer has stopped working. The 30amp fuse under the bonnet appears intact as does the 10amp at the back of the glove box. The light on the switch illuminates ok. Where to next?

Thanks

[gazza1286]

The next step is to check for continuity within the circuit. You'll need a multi-meter. It's possible that the harness may have failed. The tabs on the ends of the element could have sheared off.

[crofter]

Have you tried removing the connection to the HRW and checking if you have a supply there

Del

Darn beaten to it !!!

[benjyboy]

Thanks for the advice, I'll see if I can borrow a multimeter and check it.

[benjyboy]

After checking all the fuses and connection at the rear window and finding no fault I sat in the car and realised I had been pressing the wrong switch. There are two with similar motifs. The correct one is just to the left of the steering column. I've only had the car 5 years, what a muppet!

[Cyker]

LOL!