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Old 08-29-2005, 02:05 AM
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Automatic rear defrost timer swappable?

Does anyone know what's involved in swapping the automatic rear defroster system into a ZX that didn't come with one? I don't care about the "automatic sensing" feature (so I wouldn't bother hooking up the glass sensor), but what I'm interested in is the timer feature of the automatic system. When you turn the rear defroster on, due to the rocker switch's design, it will automatically be off again the next time I start the car (there's no permanent "on" position). I'm wondering (and doubting) that it's as simple as swapping the switch faceplates.
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Old 08-29-2005, 07:57 AM
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the auto timer system will also turn off each time the car is turned off...
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Old 08-29-2005, 06:14 PM
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Yes, that's exactly the function I'm interested in. Because on my "manual" defroster-equipped ZX, I always forget it's in the on position and then I'm running around with the system on all the time.
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Old 08-29-2005, 09:29 PM
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Get out your wiring diagram That'll answer all your questions. Have fun If I get bored tomorrow I might do it for you
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Have a chance to check for it? ^_~
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Old 09-02-2005, 10:10 PM
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No not yet. Well actually I guess you could say I've had the chance but just didn't do it yet I'm heading out to Kings Dominion tomorrow but I'll probably have time when I get home. If not I'll probably be bored on Sunday . Hang in there Heat, I'll get it figured out. I'm guessing you don't have the wiring diagrams?
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