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Old 14-01-2008, 10:38 AM
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Well i got my beloved car back yesterday, but with it came 1 small electrical issue. The rear window de-mister doesn't work any more.

Something i have noticed when i stick the car in reverse, the light on the button flashes for a split second.

Any idea's ?


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Old 14-01-2008, 12:11 PM
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Sounds like a dodgy connection, possibly on rear tailgate pins/pads.
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Sorry to sounds stupid, what connections should i check ?

The one that plugs into the window connection ?
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I am sure th later escorts like yours use a PIN/PAD arangement between the tailgate and body, these often get cruded up, so a clean might help.
Lift up the tailgate and you will see 2-4 pins sticking out that go onto a pad of contacts when it is closed, try cleaning these.
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Originally Posted by tabetha
I am sure th later escorts like yours use a PIN/PAD arangement between the tailgate and body, these often get cruded up, so a clean might help.
Lift up the tailgate and you will see 2-4 pins sticking out that go onto a pad of contacts when it is closed, try cleaning these.
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Ok, ill give that a go tonight.

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