Toyota 4runner and Sequoia rear wiper or defroster not working. The why and the fix

Showing why your rear wiper may not be working on the Toyota 4runner. Easy to fix but could escape you to the why. Thank you to Tim for adding that the same issue will cause the defroster not to work either. Also applies to the heated side view mirrors #toyota #4runner #sequoia #rearwindow #wipers

[@Kennylolwins]

Brother, I was looking for a blown fuse and this never crossed my mind. I cannot thank you enough

[@cardbuffet]

Yes!!! As a new 4runner owner I can't thank you enough for helping me solve this! I was thinking I somehow already blew a fuse and that's just didn't seem right.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help. Enjoy your Toyota!

[@andrewpaskal4819]

Thank you times a million. Snow predicted for tonight and of course got into car this morning and neither rear defroster nor back windshield wiper worked. Was going to look at fuse, but then saw your video. Had a car wash yesterday and it must have been hit just right to leave it open like you said. Closed it and works like a charm. Thanks again for saving me time, money, and a headache!!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

@@andrewpaskal4819 happy to help

[@RamblinPam]

Thank you! It worked! Awesome 👌

[@thegiant573]

I feel like an idiot, thanks for the help.

[@bah5310]

Holy sh*t my wife has been on me for a week to check the fuse in her 4runner. THANK YOU

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

happy to help. You be the hero, it will be our secret

[@aw3lsafa]

I'm from sudi Arabia I've been suffering from this problem for long time and I found no solution until I watched your video and really it's worked ! Thank you so much

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

happy to help!

[@peytonlecuyer3117]

Saved me a trip to the dealership!!! Doing gods work!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Ty

[@gfuterfas]

OMG Thank you!! I was looking at the fuse diagrams thinking I had blown a fuse somewhere and was about to spend a bunch of wasted time pulling and testing fuses. Saw this video and thought... you're kidding me. It's that simple and stupid? Yep. Fixed it immediately.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@rolochcar]

OMG! I was having a stroke as I have just recently bought a 2023 4Runner and I love the vehicle but did not have a good experience with the dealership. I was sick just thinking of having to go there with a problem already. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I will be watching for anymore 4Runner videos you do to help me learn more about my new vehicle! Thanks again!!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

I have a bunch to help. Next time let me know and I can help you buy one

[@jpastrano]

Quick fix! I could not tell that the rear window on my 2008 Sequoia was not completely closed. Thank you so very much for the suggestion and saving me time changing fuses!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

HAPPY TO HELP

[@pamelaw72]

I was going crazy. On my way to work this morning. Because I couldn’t defrost my mirrors or back window. I pulled over, googled, and your video came up. So helpful. Such a quick fix. Thank you for posting.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help.

[@user-ff5xi1dh5l]

Thank you so much for this. I couldn't figure out what was causing my windshield wiper and rear/mirror defroster to stop working!

[@natalieblake821]

Thank you so much! I was so worried that I had an electrical problem. I didn’t even notice the window was cracked open a bit, haha!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Its common to miss

[@patflynn3315]

OMG. I pulled and checked fuses and couldn’t figure it out. I watched this and laughed. Easiest fix in the world. 😂

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@ConkySTi]

Wow! Last night it snowed while driving home and both the rear defroster and wiper were not working. I tried all different heating settings and nothing. I thought maybe it was frozen, so this morning after it had been in the garage all night, I tried it again and still nothing. Then I found this video and BINGO they both worked like a charm, that is, after I rolled up the window.. LOL. Thanks for the video.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@clintoncastleberry297]

Unbelievable, 2023 with 1500 miles my ocd was kicking with this rear wiper not working on a rainy day thankyou sir gotta love KZbin University 🙌

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

As always, Happy to help

[@JRWJ2K]

Omg. I was furious because the rear wiper on my brand new 4Runner stop working all of a sudden. Thank you so much for this video.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

happy to help

[@CrQualityPhotography]

I was already starting to think how much this was going to cost me 😂 and my window was just down 😅 thank you sir !

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@olalekanadewale4967]

Thanks so much, It's crazy how I bought a brand new 2023 Toyota 4Runner, drove it for almost a year with what I thought to be a broken rear windshield wiper. Now I know better 😂😂😂. Thanks again

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad I could help!

[@jacksidney3907]

Had the same issue on a 2018 Sequoia. Rolled the rear window up and problem solved. Thanks for posting!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Great point

[@Tobby1226]

Thank you for making this video. I was another one going NUTS trying to figure out what could have happened. So grateful for you!!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@joecherry6879]

Dude!!!!!! You just saved me a very expensive (I expect!) And totally pointless trip to the garage. So simple and had me totally stumped! Can't thank-you enough for this!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad I could help!

[@emeraldpu]

I am very appreciative to you, my friend, you really helped me. I didn’t know what was happening with the car for 3 days. But now everything is done at once! 👊

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped

[@rachelparks5273]

Worked! I have been trying to figure this out for weeks! I had no idea where the back window button was either! Thank you!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad I could help!

[@traciloseman9098]

Thank you! Your video saved me a trip to the dealer. I totally thought it was a blown fuse. This video was awesome!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help. Dont forget the super thanks is available!

[@AJ-zg7sc]

I have been wiping my mirrors every morning with a microfiber towel because my defroster hasn't worked in WEEKS and I kept saying I'd get around to it but got stuck in the habit of wiping the mirrors. Now it works again, you sir are the best.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@jr99515]

I have been driving in the slush and snow all day and was just going to check fuses etc. that tip worked thank you so much. It saved a lot of time.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@cynthiatreadwell4088]

This video is very helpful! I take really good care of my 2018 4Runner and all the sudden I experienced this problem. Thought it was electrical. This video was so helpful! Spot on targeting the root cause. Saved me a trip to a mechanic!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped!

[@meganjackson8514]

Your video helped me. Mine was barely cracked. Thank you so much. Get this guy a raise

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Thank you. Happy to help

[@BeerBierCerveza]

So glad I found this video. We had the same problem and was convinced it was a fuse. Quick pull of the switch and problem solved. Thanks for posting this!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped

[@jamesnguyen1509]

Thank you, Steven, I followed your video and it worked just now for my mom's 2015 4 Runner.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Awesome happy to help

[@patriciamckay1388]

you just helped me fix my 4Runner TRD off road which had the back window open ever so slightly and I did not notice. All other wipers were working so knew it likely was not the fuse. Thank you thank you you saved me a trip and expense of going to the dealer.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad I could help

[@taylornorman7010]

What a helpful video! The rear defroster also will not work for this same reason which is what I noticed first before the wipers!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Thank you

[@BrianDressel]

I had the same problem, even the dealer didn't know what was going on. Thank you.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Seems to be a big issue

[@CalifaGringa]

We’re driving in the snow right now and your tip about checking to make sure the rear window was all the way up made ALL the difference! Now we’ve got defrost and wiper going for a safer ride. Cheers!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Beautiful. Be safe!

[@chriscasalinuovo8831]

Thank you so much. Drove me friggin' crazy. I was just about ready to give up and start pulling fuses. The manual doesn't mention the issue but it makes sense when you think about it.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

You're welcome!

[@melissahonorato1537]

I watched your video and did not think this was the problem. I had previously inspected the area under the hood, looked at the connection, and never saw any gap where the window was open. I thought this is too easy and probably not the reason but was in shock to find this was exactly reason it wasn't working. Thank you for posting this video.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

happy to help

[@ThadBollinger]

Can't Thank You enough for this video, you saved me hours of possibly chasing down a fuse that wasn't even bad!!! just 30 seconds and I'm done, fastest vehicle fix ever!!!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Excellent!

[@barbietbthet]

Thank you this actually saved us. We we’re thinking is was a fuse or relay.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@Harpmaniak59]

Thank you so much! That saved me $1500 at the dealership!!!!🤣

[@timlois]

Fantastic!!!! Man what a great video, I would have never thought of this. I was already in the fuse box. Thank you very much!!!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped

[@chucksager6246]

Well! That was easy. Thank you so very much! Just fixed my 4Runner.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@brianstedronsky3810]

Thank you so much. I was getting ready start pulling fuses until I did a search and found this video.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad I could help

[@shafikshivji4758]

Thats was awesome!! I finally have my rear wiper working. Trully appreciate you doing this video! Cheers!!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

How long has it been?

[@dmco303]

Thank you Steve! Such a simple fix I had no idea about, appreciate the video!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped

[@nessavee2205]

Oh my goodness!!! Thank you so much for posting this video!!! This has been driving me nuts for the last week!! I feel so silly now. 🤪

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@jtomtl]

Super tips. thanks for the video, always remember to check to make sure all the windows are up

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Thanks

[@julieanned4705]

Thank you so much for pointing this out! It saved me a lot of frustration and worry.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped!

[@hazelcomarda6091]

Wow! Thank you so much! That’s exactly what was wrong! Took some worry off my mind! Keep up the great videos! 👏👏

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help. Thank you for subscribing

[@georgebraud]

Thanks for the video. My wife (who normally drives the 4Runner) has more than once dropped her purse on that rear window button and just opened it just a bit (who made the design decision to put that button on top of the center console? I also sometimes find my ass on fire when she accidentally turns on the heated seats). Anyway, she never notices the rear window being slightly open. However, when I drive the 4Runner and open/close the rear hatch, I usually notice that rear window vibrate upon closure. I did that the other day at the park and ride after loading up our luggage. So I rolled up the rear window. HOWEVER, driving down the wet road, the rear wiper still did not work. Once I got home and started looking at fuses and this video, I tried rolling the rear window down and back up and now everything works. Thanks again for the hidden switch insight.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

The heated seat was probably on purpose, it is really funny to fry a butt lol

[@UnderstandingTheTimes]

Bro just worked for me. Thank you! I thought I had a fuse out. Same for rear defrost not working.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped

[@Theruckshop]

Life saver so much time saved I checked fuses and I was about to take to dealer thank you so much

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help!!

[@deniseandmarkfirestine7443]

Wow !! Thanks so much I was ready to rip into my runners rear wiper! Your awesome!!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@kimberlyvandam9757]

Thanks for sharing what to do, my sequoia defrost and rear defrost weren't working. I checked the rear window and boom it works!!!!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped

[@tysoncravens2274]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge! I was looking for a blown fuse but couldn’t find one. This video probably saved me around $100 for an “electrical diagnostic fee”

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad I could help. any super thanks is appreciated

[@petew6682]

While I have a Gen 4 with 200k+ miles your advice is still valid👍

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

beautiful

[@saywhaaaa77]

Thank you, I just changed the battery on my 09 4runner and the rear wiper, spray, and defrost weren't working. After checking the fuses and they were good I found your video and rolled the rear window all the way down then all the way up and presto everything started working again. That trick also works for the auto down and up drivers window after a battery swap.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Good to know

[@luismencias5998]

I didn’t believe this would work until i tried it… and it worked haha thank you so much

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

You're welcome!

[@samanthaalberts6796]

Yay! Thank you! I have a brand new Toyota 4 Runner TRD Sport....I couldn't figure out why it stopped working. Thank you so much for your informative video 🙂

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@samanthaalberts6796]

Toyota should add this to the owners manual or put a sticker saying " make sure rear window is all the way up to ensure wiper usage" 😀

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

@@samanthaalberts6796 not everything can be there. That's why I posted it

[@jasonrichardson1208]

Just tried your solution on my 2008 4runner after my defroster and wipers stopped working. It worked!! I must have tapped my rear window switch by mistake some time ago. I figured it was a fuse! Thanks. 😁👍

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Excellent!

[@Tao_Peace]

Holy cow!!!! You just saved me a trip to the dealer!! My window was not flushed up and it still had a good 1/2” to go! You deserve a raise! 💪

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Great to hear! There is Super thanks there if you are so inclined

[@Tao_Peace]

@@stevenwelchtoyota Absolutely!!!

[@micmauk970]

My wife just came in and said hers wasn't working. Watched this and asked her if her window was rolled all the way up? Well it wasn't and everything works fine now. Thanks for the video.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

happy to help

[@dpmentertainment6664]

Thank you so much. Put window all the down and back up and it works great now. Mine is a 2005 4Runner

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@rymusick]

Thank you so much! Window wasn’t all the way up 🤦🏼‍♂️ lol. Worked like a charm 😉👍🏻

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@summerwasson]

This was EXACTLY my problem! 😅 Thank you for sharing! I almost bought a new motor

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad I could help!

[@aaronondler]

Awesome, I was about to start checking fuses and this is all it was! Thank you.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped

[@jessicahoffmann3256]

Thank you!!! Omg I feel so silly but this was such an easy fix!! I thought it was a fuse or something. Glad it was a no cost fix. 😊

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@8spokewheel]

Thanks! Works same on my 2006 4Runner. Saved me a lot of hassle!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped

[@idealmack]

Totally my case just now. I didn't know what was going on. Thank you Steven

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@devincheff8771]

Dude, thanks so much for the video! I have been trying to trouble shoot the fuses and they were just fine! Great video!

[@devincheff8771]

Also do you have any videos on a 2007 Lexus IS 250

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

@@devincheff8771 what is your question?

[@bornslippy123]

Dammitt, this worked! But I just spent the last half hour twisting my neck under the front console pulling fuses trying to get my rear wipers to work again, only to find out the window was slightly down! 🥵 Thanks for solving it for me. Doi!!!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped

[@user-om7dt9pk1c]

thanks for posting this simple yet car-saving video! I was worried the car was starting to fail me haha

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@1AwesomBlossom]

OMG! You’re a life saver! Thank you for fixing my problem!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@righteous_era]

I’m such a goofball, Thank you for this easy fix 😊 great videos.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help!

[@rph3144]

Thanks. Just “fixed” mine putting the window ALL the way up. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Excellent!

[@DeviantOllam]

We have a 2021 4runner and found an additional oddity... If the window lock control was engaged, not only could we not operate the rear window but we also could not operate the rear wiper or washer. At first I thought the window must have been slightly cracked like you said, but even after rolling it all the way up we discovered that the window lock function prevents operation of the wiper for some reason. Very strange, but thank you so much for the helpful video!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

I will have to try that

[@SteveStremsterfer]

Thanks so much for this! I’m so relieved it’s not broken but now I feel kinda dumb for not knowing.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to have helped

[@niecy0228]

Oh my gosh…thank you! You’ve saved me a trip to the dealership 😊

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad I could help!

[@user-vi3rt9qo3v]

Just made my day! Thanks for the quick fix tip.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad I could help!

[@munrow22]

Thanks for the video. Was getting ready to check fuses.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

No problem 👍

[@frankdipino3628]

Thanks for the video I was ready to check fuses and connections! Great Help!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped

[@ANGST97B2P]

Thank you. Exactly what was wrong with ours. 2022 4runner TRD OFF Road

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Perfect

[@baileymeyerlewski4209]

Omg you just saved me a trip to the garage!! Thank you soooooo much!!!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad I could help!

[@DreamWarrior1987]

That totally was the issue! Thank you 🙏🏽 I’ll subscribe and like your video!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Awesome. Happy to help!

[@coolgurly]

Lol yup that was the issue, my back glass was ever so slightly cracked. Thank you

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@jorinacollier1068]

Thank you Thank you I was just having that problem and I looked up How to fix it and you came up so I will Subscribe

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

awesome

[@davejoy4683]

Effing smart dude... fastest quick-fix ever! Thanks, brother!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@hectormorrobel9326]

Thanks a million, for posting this video, I was able to solve the problem 🎉

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped

[@kathygibson8588]

Totally fixed now! You’re awesome!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@lindaday-garcia7792]

Thank you so much! We couldn’t figure it out!!! Appreciate you!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

You are so welcome!

[@enriqueesquivel931]

Thanks a lot Steve!, simple and right to the fix.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped. If you can help me I am trying to get my second channel up to 1000 subscribers. Here is one of the videos on it. I hope you like it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXimZ6uHfq2GsM0

[@NATHANTHEPIMP]

Thank you also stopped the side mirrors defrost. Everything is better now.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Didnt think to say that but it makes sense cause they are on the same button

[@joybuzzard8179]

Amazing!! Just the info I needed ! Thought I was going crazy.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad you liked it!!

[@michellekelly9378]

Thank you so much. Thought it was broken. You were right…window was slightly down.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@TrevorandErikaDeField]

Wow I feel dumb. Almost took it to the mechanic. Thank you so much.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help. If you can help me I am trying to get my second channel up to 1000 subscribers. Here is one of the videos on it. I hope you like it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXimZ6uHfq2GsM0

[@Hatchad808]

Thanks. Saved me a trip to the dealership!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

You're welcome!

[@djboschelli9212]

Thank you started checking fuses and just as you noted my back window was down about an inch

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@bradybarrett2137]

Simple. Had to jump on and say thank you for the tip!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it helped!

[@jdeann1]

Wow! I was just wondering why mine wouldn’t work and this was the answer 😂

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Happy to help

[@Mikomiko025]

Thank you so much! Very helpful!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad it was helpful!

[@marysamabernathy5601]

I also thought I blew a fuse! Thank you!!!!

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

Glad to help

[@rustbucket1728]

Perfect thank you very much. I have a 2006 4Runner that I've had so many people try to buy from me but no way.

[@stevenwelchtoyota]

You are not alone they dont come available often unless they are 2wd