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Fiorino Rear Window Heating

My 2013 Fiat Fiorino diesel has a problem with the rear window heating. An error is stored, and it's not working. Could a bad battery be the cause?

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The rear window heating in a 2013 Fiat Fiorino diesel was not functioning, and an error code was stored. A potential cause suggested was a bad battery. It was advised to check the fuses related to the rear window heating and measure the battery voltage, which should be around 12.6V when off and 13.7-14.7V when running. Ultimately, a workshop visit confirmed the battery was defective, leading to the heating issue.

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ella_schmid1

That sounds frustrating. I had a similar issue with my old Renault Clio. The rear window demister just wouldn't activate. Have you checked the fuses related to the rear window heating circuit? Also, did you measure the battery voltage recently? What voltage does it show when the engine is off and when it's running?

tom_frost95 (community.author)

Thanks for the suggestions about the fuses and battery voltage. Which specific fuses are you referring to? What's an acceptable range for the battery voltage both when the engine is off and when it is running?

ella_schmid1

With my Clio, the fuse diagram was in the manual, and there was one specifically labelled 'rear window heater'. Yours should have something similar. As for voltage, with the engine off, it should be around 12.6V fully charged. When running, it should jump to 13.7-14.7V as the alternator charges it. If it's significantly lower, especially when running, the battery might be the issue. But honestly, with an error code showing, it's probably best to get it checked out at a workshop. They can properly diagnose it. Cheaper than randomly replacing parts!

tom_frost95 (community.author)

I appreciate the explanation about the fuses and battery voltage. Given the error code, I agree that a workshop visit is best. The technician confirmed that the battery was defective, causing the rear window heating to fail. The repair cost was 290€.

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FIORINO