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RoadieWingZ · 01-12-2013, 08:23 PM

So I noticed my rear window defrost seems to not be fully functional. Upper grid doesn't seem to heat at all. Lowest right wire in bottom grid isn't heating either. Since I'm new to Camaro, wanted to ask you guys who have been owners longer, if the upper grid is really functional or just a cosmetic grid (would seem weird to me)??? I'm gonna be taking her back to dealer next week to fix unless someone here indicates its "normal".

Inside shot:

Outside:

RoadieWingZ · 01-13-2013, 02:45 PM

Surely someone has a quick answer for this....??

SumWhite1LE · 01-13-2013, 02:57 PM

Looks like its working just fine to me.. Top which looks like defrosters are actually the radio antenna. Notice the spacing in the bottom lines. They are further apart taking it longer to heat up the space..

Bucci · 01-17-2013, 07:32 PM

The grid is definitley not just cosmetic...

I will check out if there is added function other than heating and get back

RoadieWingZ · 01-17-2013, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumWhite1LE

Looks like its working just fine to me.. Top which looks like defrosters are actually the radio antenna. Notice the spacing in the bottom lines. They are further apart taking it longer to heat up the space..

DOH!! ...... Antenna!?!? Never thought of that....

warren3537 · 01-22-2013, 06:49 PM

I have the same problem with mine, it takes forever to defrost and it cuts out the radio reception.

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 01-28-2013, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by warren3537

I have the same problem with mine, it takes forever to defrost and it cuts out the radio reception.

We apologize for the frustrations. Have you been to a dealership for a diagnosis?

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Macrackie · 01-30-2013, 06:49 AM

For what is worth mine kicks ass. This is one of the more impressive functions in my mine for a "summer car". Even with thick frost and light snow it is cleared almost completely in 5 min or less. I believe you have a problem with the grid.

I cant bring myself to scraping the windows and putting fine scratchs in them so my lives all winter in defrost mode. Always works great.

Pretty sure the attenna is not in the glass but could be wrong.

johnsubs1 · 01-30-2013, 02:59 PM

Mine has never worked , will try to remember to have the service dept. check it when they tow mine in friday to check out my stalling issue. It is kind of hard to tell by the photo posted if it is working as intended, it looks like its trying to do something.

01-12-2013, 08:23 PM	#1
RoadieWingZ Drives: 2013 Black Camaro 1LS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 409 View My Garage	Rear window defrost problem So I noticed my rear window defrost seems to not be fully functional. Upper grid doesn't seem to heat at all. Lowest right wire in bottom grid isn't heating either. Since I'm new to Camaro, wanted to ask you guys who have been owners longer, if the upper grid is really functional or just a cosmetic grid (would seem weird to me)??? I'm gonna be taking her back to dealer next week to fix unless someone here indicates its "normal". Inside shot: Outside: __________________ *2013 Camaro LS*

01-13-2013, 02:45 PM	#2
RoadieWingZ Drives: 2013 Black Camaro 1LS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 409 View My Garage	Surely someone has a quick answer for this....?? __________________ *2013 Camaro LS*

01-17-2013, 07:32 PM	#4
Bucci Bucci Drives: 2010 2SS M6 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 190 View My Garage	Backlite The grid is definitley not just cosmetic... I will check out if there is added function other than heating and get back __________________ Bucci

01-13-2013, 02:57 PM	#3
SumWhite1LE King of All Drives: 2014 Summit White Z28 #275 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 202	Looks like its working just fine to me.. Top which looks like defrosters are actually the radio antenna. Notice the spacing in the bottom lines. They are further apart taking it longer to heat up the space..

01-22-2013, 06:49 PM	#6
warren3537 Drives: 2019 Red Hot ZL1 1LE: 2012 RAM 2500 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DeRidder, LA Posts: 711	I have the same problem with mine, it takes forever to defrost and it cuts out the radio reception.

01-30-2013, 06:49 AM	#8
Macrackie Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Stripper model Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Beloit IL Posts: 641	For what is worth mine kicks ass. This is one of the more impressive functions in my mine for a "summer car". Even with thick frost and light snow it is cleared almost completely in 5 min or less. I believe you have a problem with the grid. I cant bring myself to scraping the windows and putting fine scratchs in them so my lives all winter in defrost mode. Always works great. Pretty sure the attenna is not in the glass but could be wrong.

01-30-2013, 02:59 PM	#9
johnsubs1 Drives: 2012 Summit White 1LT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Near Memphis. Tn Posts: 4	Mine has never worked , will try to remember to have the service dept. check it when they tow mine in friday to check out my stalling issue. It is kind of hard to tell by the photo posted if it is working as intended, it looks like its trying to do something.