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its called the defrost heater element. no wire, no heat. it has a connector on the windows. if the terminal is broken have a skilled mechanic fix it, some can not, short of a new windows. (there are repair kits sold) im blind as a bat (no photos) but that ts my best guess.
Yeah, I'd think it would have lines, too, unless some new way of doing it that I'm not aware of. Maybe the rear window was replaced with a window without the defrost option. There should be a small two wire connector coming out of the back shelf near lower driver's side of rear window. That would be the defrost connector to the window lines (that aren't there,lol). Well, good luck with that! I think there are aftermarket kits for rear window defrost, though.
If you're getting power to the CD player then there's power to the radio. The antenna involves the grid on the rear window, an antenna coil and cable to the radio. You can check the grid for a break and if it's small you're auto parts store will have a repair kit. My 05 Accord rear window defogger did not work and it took Honda 2 attempts to repair it. Other than checking the grid I would bring it to the dealer.
Regarding the repair of the rear window defroster. There is a "electric ACD module" on the inside rear driver side roof sail that connects to the rear defroster and antenna. I had the same problem and found the connector for the defroster had overheated and melted resulting in a failed connection. The NAPA part numbers for the module and replacement connector are 25623688 and 15305949.
Unfortunately they cannot be repaired the circuit is intergrated with the window removing aftermarket tint would not damage the filliment inside the window so chances are you did not damage it. there should be a plug-in at the base of the window behind the panel check to see if the contacts are corodid and the wires are in good condition. if there is no visible corrosion or damged then you need to purchase a new one.... please rate this.
If the radio is aftermarket, they cross the circuitry of the antenna near the defroster, causing static in the antenna everytime you turn it on. Disassemble the radio and check for the wiring. Worst case scenario: they used the Positive wiring for the defogger switch and connected a wire to the radio's ACC cable.
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