W213 top 4 lines of rear defroster not working

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Hi, anyone else noticed that in new E220 W213, the top 4 lines of rear defroster don't work. me and my friend both bought E220s in Mar '17 and recently notice that both cars showing same thing.
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Are you sure its part of the defroster and not the radio aerial?
 

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That can only be caused by broken traces and if so can only be fixed with a new rear screen. How is your glass replacement policy?
 
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Are you sure its part of the defroster and not the radio aerial?
hmm, don't know actually that the top 4 lines are radio antenna related.
 
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That can only be caused by broken traces and if so can only be fixed with a new rear screen. How is your glass replacement policy?
my car is just 9 months old and should be under warranty. will call dealership tomorrow as well.
 
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hmm, don't know actually that the top 4 lines are radio antenna related.
I think you're right, I read on another forum the top 4 lines of the rear defroster are radio antenna. didn't know that :)
 


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