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Rear window defogger as led light switch

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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 11:46 AM
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Default Rear window defogger as led light switch

So my rear window defogger doesn't work anymore, so I'm thinking about using the switch to power a pair of led lights I have mounted on the roof rack. Has anyone ever done this or know how it can be done? Thanks!
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Old Sep 1, 2015 | 12:35 PM
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Defrost switches usually have a timer.
Inspect hatch wiring between hatch and chassis, it is known problem area.
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Old Sep 17, 2015 | 01:25 AM
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i did this on mine and works a treat, i run a single halogen spotlight for my reverse light, if it is on a timer it must be quite along time as it has never turned itself off, the circuit is fused and got a relay in it so all good.
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