A6 C6 rear screen defroster not working

[Pbro]

Hi ,

The switch seems to work with the orange LED going on , then off after 10 mins or so.

But it has no effect on defrosting the rear screen.

Does anyone know where the fuse for this should be ? Could it still be the fuse blown , even if the orange LED on the switch still comes on ?

Thanks in advance.

[Rikster23]

I would say have a look at the fuses or if there is any dirt spoiling the connection.
This is easily rectified by wiping it clean. Replacing a dud fuse is also very easy.

R

[Pbro]

Ok thanks , any idea where the fuse for it would be ?

[Rikster23]

Driver side near the door panel you can pop open a small plastic bit.

Heres a video - Interior Fuse Box Location: 2005-2010 Audi A6 - 2008 Audi A6 3.2L V6

[Pbro]

Thanks for the video.

I have looked in the owners manual and I can't find a specific fuse for 'heated rear window'.

There are 'auxiliary heating' fuses.

I think I might need to get a dealer to have a look at it.

[gupsterg]

It could be the wiring has broken away from the tab on the heater element within the windscreen...

[Guest 2]

Get a fault code scan

[Pbro]

Get a fault code scan

Ok can you recommend someone local to Erdington who can do a scan ?

If its a tab connection that's come loose, would that be easy to fix ?

[gupsterg]

If its a tab connection that's come loose, would that be easy to fix ?

In below photo... the red box... it will be similar to that... the wire could have popped off... but like Chris say scan be handy....

[Pbro]

In below photo... the red box... it will be similar to that... the wire could have popped off... but like Chris say scan be handy....

I see but Is that image from an Avant ? I have a saloon, presumably something would need stripping down to have a look.