rear window defroster??
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From: pine bluff ar
rear window defroster??
my rear window defroster is not working ....the light on the dash comes on but will not defrost the window....the wires are pluged in on the window but will not work...its a 95 auto...
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From: Lakeport CA
Check at the window w/ volt meter & see if your really getting power back there. I had one of the wires pop off the glass. A real bugger to fix as the glass is a giant heat soak when trying to solder.
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From: Jenkintown PA
Originally Posted by Trog
Check at the window w/ volt meter & see if your really getting power back there. I had one of the wires pop off the glass. A real bugger to fix as the glass is a giant heat soak when trying to solder.
Any suggestions, on the soldering techique and/or ideas to make connection more permanent?
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From: Bradenton Florida
From November 2006 issue of "Handyman" magazine autocare article.
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Checking the rear window, you realize that you broke off one of the electrical tabs for the defogger. Plus, one of the grid lines is scratched.
You can fix both of these problems yourself for less than $15.
BOTH REPARS IN ONE KIT
Most auto parts stores stock rear window defogger repair kits. The two most popular are the Permatex Complete Rear Window Defogger Repair Kit No. 09117 and the Syon Rear Defogger Repair Kit No. 38-8434.
If you only need to repair the tabs, buy the Loctite Rear Window Defogger Tab Adheasive No. 21351.
Note:
For the article they used the more widely available Permatex kit. The repair uses conductive paint and epoxies. Soldering is strongly discuraged.
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Checking the rear window, you realize that you broke off one of the electrical tabs for the defogger. Plus, one of the grid lines is scratched.
You can fix both of these problems yourself for less than $15.
BOTH REPARS IN ONE KIT
Most auto parts stores stock rear window defogger repair kits. The two most popular are the Permatex Complete Rear Window Defogger Repair Kit No. 09117 and the Syon Rear Defogger Repair Kit No. 38-8434.
If you only need to repair the tabs, buy the Loctite Rear Window Defogger Tab Adheasive No. 21351.
Note:
For the article they used the more widely available Permatex kit. The repair uses conductive paint and epoxies. Soldering is strongly discuraged.
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Mine works, but I don't use it since it gets so hot it melted the plastic covers off the contacts.
I haven't had a chance to figure out what's going on.
I haven't had a chance to figure out what's going on.
