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Posted on Dec 19, 2009

2004 4Runner Rear Wiper and Defroster won't work

I have a 2004 4Runner and the rear wiper and defroster does not work. It does not turn on.

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I just had the same problem. I have an '04 4Runner and my rear wiper, fluid wash, and defrost stopped working after it was recently serviced. If you had the battery cables disconnected recently here is the solution...Start the engine and lower the rear tailgate window all the way... close the rear window and then turn the engine off. Restart the engine and the wiper,wash, and defrost. should work again. It has something to do with the computer which needs to be rebooted. Good luck.

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    Sean Northrop Jan 24, 2015

    worked like a charm.. ty ty ty ty

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Roll rear tailgate window up, if the window is not up all the way none of those will work because the window is not "home" or "parked". Chances are the down button was hit accidentaly while starting the vehicle because the window switch is near the ignition switch.

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Works exactly like you said, thank sou SO much. I have 03 4Runner that was serviced and had a battery disconnected.

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