Hi all.... another question for the experts...
I did a complete search here and found nothing.
I can't figure out how to wire the rear window defogger I found in my '69. The manuals don't show it in the wiring diagrams either... at least not that I could find for a Camaro.
My package tray has the factory holes for 6x9 speakers and the small holes for a defogger. What I don't see is any wiring. Someone had cheezed-in a wire coming off of the white dome-light wire but that would only make the defogger come on when the door is opened!!
Is there a different trunk wiring harness when a rear window defogger is put in? None of my wiring has been cut up or is missing so I'm thinking maybe this came out of another car. I can get all the part numbers off of all the different parts of the unit if that'll help. (it works too... I tested it)
Thanks!



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Joe
HwyStar@Rochester.rr.com
'97 Blazer
'69 former basket-case

I think your best bet is to run your own line back to it and hook up a switch in the dash, as most of the lines running to the back are for the tail lights and dome.just my 2 cents.

Joe -

Just went to look over my '69 with original factory defogger (it was Fisher-installed, but it's not in the Fisher Manual either); a Fisher harness plugs into the fuse block to get power, has a pigtail with a connector that plugs onto the Chevy-installed defogger switch inboard of the wiper switch, and a purple feed wire runs all the way back on the left side to the trunk, where it plugs into a connector on a red wire that's part of the defogger motor. Rick's has this Fisher Defogger Harness for $35.00; they don't show the switch in their catalog, but they may have a used one.


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JohnZ
'69 Z28 Fathom Green

Thanks John / Tom,

I kinda figured it wasn't from my car. I want to keep something back there so I'll probably go with the new harness. For a very short moment I almost considered one of the whole-window stick-on kind of defrosters but that only lasted for a second! http://www.camaros.net/forum/smile.gif
I can get a switch from anywhere really.... another car.

Thanks again.... I'm off to EBay to look for the ducts to go with it now.



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Joe
HwyStar@Rochester.rr.com
'97 Blazer
'69 former basket-case

Do the original defoggers work? Is the air heated or does it just blow air from the trunk onto the window?

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Justin
-1967 Camaro SS350

www-student.furman.edu/users/j/jtrauner

They just circulate air onto the rear window. They do not work nearly as good as the newer heated wire on the glass ones.


TTFN
Mat

Joe -

Just went to look over my '69 with original factory defogger (it was Fisher-installed, but it's not in the Fisher Manual either); a Fisher harness plugs into the fuse block to get power, has a pigtail with a connector that plugs onto the Chevy-installed defogger switch inboard of the wiper switch, and a purple feed wire runs all the way back on the left side to the trunk, where it plugs into a connector on a red wire that's part of the defogger motor. Rick's has this Fisher Defogger Harness for $35.00; they don't show the switch in their catalog, but they may have a used one.


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JohnZ
'69 Z28 Fathom Green

Wow! Here's an old thread.. 2001 :eek:

Say John, do you happen to have a pic of your defogger unit please.
You may see my other thread where I ask about where it's grounded.

Thanks.
Steve.

Do the original defoggers work? Is the air heated or does it just blow air from the trunk onto the window?

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Justin
-1967 Camaro SS350

www-student.furman.edu/users/j/jtrauner


No they do not. I have one and like said, all it does is circulate humid air over the window. The best thing is to install the grid type.