Rear defroster interference

[richwhat425]

I'm having problems with my rear defroster. Every time i press the rear defrost button the radio goes static. As soon as I press it again (to turn it off) the signal comes back and radio is clear. Any one know what the problem/fix for this is???

[losenone]

Sounds like an electrical problem, specifically wiring. Aftermarket stereo?

[richwhat425]

nope...everything is factory. my rear window is tinted but it has been for 2 years now. this problem just started maybe 2 months ago

[losenone]

If its under warranty, just bring it to the dealer.

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Thats really odd. See what the stealership says. I'd be surprised if they blamed it on the tint.

[richwhat425]

its not under warranty but i'll go to see what they say.

[jdeb101]

I had this problem with my old car and didnt have window tint. I would say its a electrical problem as well.

[Brasco469]

I had this radio static happen to me with the rear defrost on. I also have my rear window tinted. When my rear window was fogged up and I put the defrost on one of the grids wasn't working, so I got a flashlight and looked at that one grid, I found a cut the size of a c*nt hair. I went to autozone bought a defrost repair kit (about $15). I had to cut a slither of the tint from the broken grid and I painted it with the repair kit. Now everything works and no more static! The hardest part was cutting the tint but with a steady hand and a new blade its no problem, and its such a small piece your cutting you won't even notice it.