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Old Jun 27, 2017 | 11:55 PM
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Hi all, I am having trouble with my rear window defogger;
It only works on the passenger side of the window; I noticed what appears to be a break in the window grid right above the striker latch bar that keeps the window closed. I've attached a picture with a red arrow to highlight what appears to be a break.

Can someone take a look at their C4 with a working defroster and let me know if this is how the grid should look or if this is truly a break that is need of repair? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by hgoodwiniii
Anyone?
Just went and looked at mine. It's an 86 although it's slightly different it has the same layout. Yes, it has the break from one side of the latch to the other. Seems as though you may have a break up near the top, near the middle.
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Ok, thanks. I will check further.
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Do you have tint applied to the interior of your rear window? If not, these breaks can be repaired with a kit that is available from Corvette Central (and maybe others). The CC kit is called "Rear Window Defogger Repair Kit", 413014.

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No tint; Thanks for the info;
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