About Robert Greenfield Expertise I can answer any question pertaining to B5 model Passats short of automatic transmission rebuilds. I may be able to field some questions about other late model VWs with crossover engines. I do not address performance modification questions.
Experience I have been doing all my own work on my two Passats for a decade. I have been giving sound repair advice on PassatWorld.com for the past few years.
Education/Credentials No relevant auto related degrees unless a BSME counts.
Expert: Robert Greenfield Date: 12/9/2007 Subject: Rear Windshield Defogger
Question Hello,
I own a 1998 VW Golf and recently the defogger on the rear windshield stopped working. I checked the fuse and it looks perfectly fine. The button light of the defogger turns on but it's not working. Any ideas or tips would greatly be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Answer Take a multi-meter and check for voltage at the rear window and check continuity across the element. If continuity is not there, you can get a repair kit. You need to find out where the break is. If voltage is not there, then you'll need to trace out the break in the harness. It could also be a bad ground.
