The average cost for a Saab 900 Heated Glass Element Switch Replacement is between $64 - $119. Get an instant quote with our AI repair estimator.
A heated glass element switch is a component in a vehicle's electrical system that controls the operation of the heated glass elements, typically found in rear windshields and sometimes side mirrors. These elements help defrost or defog the glass surfaces by generating heat when activated. The switch is usually located on the dashboard or the center console, allowing the driver easy access to turn the heating elements on or off as needed. The heated glass element switch is crucial in maintaining clear visibility in cold or humid conditions by preventing frost or moisture buildup on the glass surfaces.
When a heated glass element switch becomes faulty, several symptoms may indicate the issue:
While a faulty heated glass element switch might not seem like an immediate threat, it can significantly impact driving safety during cold or humid conditions. Limited visibility due to fogged or frosted rear windows and mirrors reduces situational awareness and increases the risk of accidents. Prompt repair of the heated glass element switch is recommended, particularly if you live in areas prone to frost or high humidity, to ensure clear visibility and safe driving conditions.
Replacing a heated glass element switch typically involves moderate labor and parts costs. The total cost can vary widely depending on your vehicle's make and model, with prices generally ranging from $50 to $150 for the switch itself. Labor charges may add an additional $50 to $100, depending on the complexity of accessing the switch in your specific vehicle. It's advisable to obtain estimates from several service providers to ensure competitive pricing for the replacement.
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1993 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $23.00Labor: $15.00{ "partPrice": 23, "laborPrice": 15, "alldata_id": 20297, "alldata_vehicle_id": 20297, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Auto-Temperature", "note": "Part Of Ac Control Unit" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1993, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI" }1993 Saab 900 L4-2118cc 2.1L DOHC - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $23.00Labor: $55.00{ "partPrice": 23, "laborPrice": 55, "alldata_id": 5616, "alldata_vehicle_id": 5616, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Auto-Temperature", "note": "Part Of Ac Control Unit" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1993, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-2118cc 2.1L DOHC" }1992 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $43.00Labor: $20.00{ "partPrice": 43, "laborPrice": 20, "alldata_id": 20293, "alldata_vehicle_id": 20293, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Auto-Temperature", "note": "Part Of Ac Control Unit" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1992, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI" }1992 Saab 900 L4-2118cc 2.1L DOHC - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $31.00Labor: $80.00{ "partPrice": 31, "laborPrice": 80, "alldata_id": 3708, "alldata_vehicle_id": 3708, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Auto-Temperature", "note": "Part Of Ac Control Unit" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1992, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-2118cc 2.1L DOHC" }1991 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $42.00Labor: $80.00{ "partPrice": 42, "laborPrice": 80, "alldata_id": 20292, "alldata_vehicle_id": 20292, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Auto-Temperature", "note": "Part Of Ac Control Unit" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1991, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI" }1991 Saab 900 L4-2118cc 2.1L DOHC - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $71.00Labor: $59.00{ "partPrice": 71, "laborPrice": 59, "alldata_id": 3705, "alldata_vehicle_id": 3705, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Auto-Temperature", "note": "Part Of Ac Control Unit" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1991, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-2118cc 2.1L DOHC" }1990 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $3.00Labor: $12.00{ "partPrice": 3, "laborPrice": 12, "alldata_id": 20312, "alldata_vehicle_id": 20312, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Auto-Temperature", "note": "Part Of Ac Control Unit" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1990, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC" }1990 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $55.00Labor: $2.00{ "partPrice": 55, "laborPrice": 2, "alldata_id": 20291, "alldata_vehicle_id": 20291, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ], "qualifiers": [ { "name": "With Auto-Temperature", "note": "Part Of Ac Control Unit" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1990, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI" }1989 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $74.00Labor: $47.00{ "partPrice": 74, "laborPrice": 47, "alldata_id": 20310, "alldata_vehicle_id": 20310, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1989, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC" }1989 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $58.00Labor: $66.00{ "partPrice": 58, "laborPrice": 66, "alldata_id": 20290, "alldata_vehicle_id": 20290, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1989, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI" }1988 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $72.00Labor: $92.00{ "partPrice": 72, "laborPrice": 92, "alldata_id": 20308, "alldata_vehicle_id": 20308, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1988, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC" }1988 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $9.00Labor: $66.00{ "partPrice": 9, "laborPrice": 66, "alldata_id": 20289, "alldata_vehicle_id": 20289, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1988, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI" }1988 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L SOHC - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $1.00Labor: $44.00{ "partPrice": 1, "laborPrice": 44, "alldata_id": 20298, "alldata_vehicle_id": 20298, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1988, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L SOHC" }1987 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $49.00Labor: $40.00{ "partPrice": 49, "laborPrice": 40, "alldata_id": 3693, "alldata_vehicle_id": 3693, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1987, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L" }1987 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $38.00Labor: $71.00{ "partPrice": 38, "laborPrice": 71, "alldata_id": 3694, "alldata_vehicle_id": 3694, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1987, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC" }1987 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $17.00Labor: $13.00{ "partPrice": 17, "laborPrice": 13, "alldata_id": 32668, "alldata_vehicle_id": 32668, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1987, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI" }1986 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $3.00Labor: $98.00{ "partPrice": 3, "laborPrice": 98, "alldata_id": 3690, "alldata_vehicle_id": 3690, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1986, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L" }1986 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $58.00Labor: $10.00{ "partPrice": 58, "laborPrice": 10, "alldata_id": 3691, "alldata_vehicle_id": 3691, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1986, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC" }1986 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $0.00Labor: $29.00{ "partPrice": 0, "laborPrice": 29, "alldata_id": 32665, "alldata_vehicle_id": 32665, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1986, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI" }1985 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $2.00Labor: $51.00{ "partPrice": 2, "laborPrice": 51, "alldata_id": 19792, "alldata_vehicle_id": 19792, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1985, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC" }1985 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $69.00Labor: $68.00{ "partPrice": 69, "laborPrice": 68, "alldata_id": 19791, "alldata_vehicle_id": 19791, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1985, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC Turbo EFI" }1985 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L SOHC - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $74.00Labor: $37.00{ "partPrice": 74, "laborPrice": 37, "alldata_id": 19789, "alldata_vehicle_id": 19789, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1985, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L SOHC" }1984 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L SOHC - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $89.00Labor: $85.00{ "partPrice": 89, "laborPrice": 85, "alldata_id": 19787, "alldata_vehicle_id": 19787, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1984, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L SOHC" }1984 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L SOHC Turbo VIN S FI - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $61.00Labor: $94.00{ "partPrice": 61, "laborPrice": 94, "alldata_id": 19788, "alldata_vehicle_id": 19788, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1984, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L SOHC Turbo VIN S FI" }1983 Saab 900 L4-1985cc 2.0L - Heated Glass Element Switch Costs
Parts: $29.00Labor: $16.00{ "partPrice": 29, "laborPrice": 16, "alldata_id": 3686, "alldata_vehicle_id": 3686, "title": "Heated Glass Element Switch", "parts": { "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Switch", "part": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster, Switch", "price": "0.00", "pricecode": "Contact Dealer for most current part and price information", "partnumber": "9523820" } ] } ] }, "labors": { "operations": [ { "operation": "Replace", "qualifiers": [ { "name": "Rear Window Defroster Components, Renew", "labor": { "skill": "B", "standardtime": "0.4", "warrantytime": "0.0" }, "qualifiers": [] } ] } ] }, "year": 1983, "make": "Saab", "model": "900", "engine": "L4-1985cc 2.0L" }