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fungke · 11-30-2005, 12:13 AM

how do you really check if the defog lines in the rear work?
i find that some lines don't defog at all. apart from waitihng for fog...and looking for physical damage.
how can i check? just want to know how the dealer would check if i were to complain and get it fixed.

drunken_panda · 11-30-2005, 12:15 AM

If they are broken, you get get paint with metal flakes and paint the lines back on. You can pick this paint up at the auto store.

Nad1370 · 11-30-2005, 12:17 AM

Test light.

Work you way down the grid so you can find which one is broken.

warlock · 11-30-2005, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nad1370

Test light.

Work you way down the grid so you can find which one is broken.

i dont think that would work. for one yiu are running from one side to the other on all lines. and sence thay are all tuching thay would all work. (i might be wrong)

just look for the lines that are broke. and get the paint to fix them

Nad1370 · 11-30-2005, 12:38 AM

^^ this is how I checked mine.

I'd start on the driver side and work my self down. Then down to the next line.

Works all the time.

warlock · 11-30-2005, 12:40 AM

never tryed it that way. going to have to try it next time it comes up. thanks nads for a new idea

Nad1370 · 11-30-2005, 12:45 AM

No prob.

fungke · 11-30-2005, 06:47 AM

sorry..test light?
i don't quite follow.

Cyorke · 11-30-2005, 07:26 AM

12volt test light. Basically it is jsut an icepick with a 12 volt light in the end of it. It then has about a 3 ft lead on it with a clip for attaching to ground. Clip the ground to metal onthe car. The rear door latch in the door jamb works good for when you are at the back of the car. THen you can use the pick part of it to touch what should be the positive side of any aectrical item and if it lights up then it is getting power. You should be able to get one at any parts store or Sears. It is something everyone should have in their tool box. It is great for checking fuses and things like that also.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item....re&dir=catalog

Only picture I could find but I am sure you can get them at Sears or the like.

fungke · 11-30-2005, 09:47 AM

thanks...

***Eye8Pussies*** · 11-30-2005, 03:15 PM

or a multimeter...

88 LE · 12-01-2005, 08:41 AM

I recommend a DMM over a test light. A test light uses a bulb which draws current from whatever your testing, this can cause problems with some circuits.

You can also do a lot more with a DMM besides checking/measuring voltage.

I have a Fluke 87 myself. Awesome DMM, but its about $400.

csaxon · 12-01-2005, 11:02 AM

88LE, how's the 87 compare with the new 88?

88 LE · 12-02-2005, 07:31 AM

The Fluke 88 is discontinued, 88V replaces it.

Fluke 88:

http://us.fluke.com/usen/products/Fl...keUnitedStates

Fluke 88V:

http://us.fluke.com/usen/products/Fl...keUnitedStates

Only difference I see between the 87 and 88, is the white backlight and RPM measurement. 87 has a green backlight and no RPM measurement.

Theres 3 revisions of the 87. 87, 87 II, and 87 III. I have the original 87. My friend has a 87 III and its not much different then my 87.

http://us.fluke.com/usen/promotions/...s/87+chart.htm

http://us.fluke.com/usen/products/Fluke80SeriesV.htm

csaxon · 12-02-2005, 10:50 AM

Thanks