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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: HotRod on July 08, 2006, 06:13:02 PM

Title: Rear Window Defroster
Post by: HotRod on July 08, 2006, 06:13:02 PM

Okay, I now have a hard top on me 2dr and the question is.
The hardtop has a defroster.
Can I just hook a switch to it
or
does it need to have resistor installed (or a whatnot)as not to
over power it?

Title: Re: Rear Window Defroster
Post by: Digger on July 08, 2006, 06:49:39 PM

No resistor needed, but make sure the wiring is heavy duty, like 10 gauge, and make sure the switch can handle at least 30 amps. Plus, don't forget to turn it off after the window is clear, otherwise you're wasting a ton of electricity that will put a drain on your battery and alternator. That's why factory defroster grids usually have a timer switch...

Title: Re: Rear Window Defroster
Post by: tOnKa TrAcKeR on July 08, 2006, 08:39:12 PM

actually just get you a factory rear defroster switch...the wires are already there...pull your right taillight and there is the connector for the rear defrost...at least thats how it is on my 90 and 91

Title: Re: Rear Window Defroster
Post by: biker on July 08, 2006, 10:27:35 PM

I used to have a factory switch kicking around here. If I can find it it's yours

Title: Re: Rear Window Defroster
Post by: HotRod on July 09, 2006, 08:12:05 AM

Quote from: biker on July 08, 2006, 10:27:35 PM

I used to have a factory switch kicking around here. If I can find it it's yours

Sweet. Thanks.
The wires for the rear defroster don't look that heavy.
I'll pull the tail light today and se what i have back there.

Title: Re: Rear Window Defroster
Post by: biker on July 09, 2006, 06:44:35 PM

Good news, 8) I found it today so PM me your mailing address and I'll drop it in the mail to ya