Broken defroster connction
01-09-2014, 10:34 AM
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Broken defroster connection
Reading another post brought this to mind and I didn't want to hijack the other thread....
The rear defroster in my 80 does not work. I noticed when putting in my new carpet that Bubba apparently broke one of the wires off the thermal grid at some time in the past. Is there a way to repair it?
The rear defroster in my 80 does not work. I noticed when putting in my new carpet that Bubba apparently broke one of the wires off the thermal grid at some time in the past. Is there a way to repair it?
Last edited by CaseyJones; 01-09-2014 at 10:42 AM.
01-09-2014, 11:52 AM
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Mine also stopped working. I replaced switch in console thinking it had failed but no improvement. Interested to see how to troubleshoot.
01-09-2014, 12:36 PM
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Maybe. The intent is to re-establish contact with the grid on the broken side. Contact a local auto glass repair place and ask how they do it.
FWIW: a few years back, my brother had the same problem in his DD; he cleaned the area, then super-glued the terminal to the grid.
FWIW: a few years back, my brother had the same problem in his DD; he cleaned the area, then super-glued the terminal to the grid.
01-09-2014, 01:09 PM
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http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...enance/4221212
1/2 way down the page you'll see a section on how to attach the terminal.
1/2 way down the page you'll see a section on how to attach the terminal.