[Z06] Broken defroster wire connector?
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Broken defroster wire connector?
My 04 Z06 had the tab broken off the back window for the rear defroster when I got it and I'd really like to fix it. Just from memory I don't think the tab is on it at all. Where can I find a replacement? I'm talking about the male part that actually sorders to the window and the dealer had no clue what I was even talking about. Also those of you guys that have had this happen were you able to fix it without replacing the back window?
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I have the same issue with the Z I just picked up. I had yet to do a search but now that this thread popped up I took a look. About 5-6 threads into my results I found this one:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...defroster.html
...but the link they posted no longer works. I'll keep searching for a fix.
Edit: Not looking too promising:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...er-broken.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...defroster.html
...but the link they posted no longer works. I'll keep searching for a fix.
Edit: Not looking too promising:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-z...er-broken.html
Last edited by 08 LS4; Dec 12, 2013 at 01:23 AM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Loveland CO
Any decent Glass company (Elite Auto Glass is who we have here) should be able to fix that without replacing the glass.. i think there is a special metallic glue they can use to glue it back on and work.
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Burning Brakes
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This is what I came up with and I'm at least going to give it a shot. 
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...it/_/N-26mh?it
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...it/_/N-26mh?it
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Where can I find the little terminal that actually attaches to the window. My tab is completely gone off the window and the wire is just hanging there. And I'm going to call a safelite and see what they say.
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Here's a solution that worked great for me, and another member that tried if after me:
http://www.frostfighter.com/defroste...g-kit-2000.htm
That site also has replacement tabs. Just scroll down to find the right one:
http://www.frostfighter.com/catalog.htm
http://www.frostfighter.com/defroste...g-kit-2000.htm
That site also has replacement tabs. Just scroll down to find the right one:
http://www.frostfighter.com/catalog.htm
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From: Soddy Daisy, TN
I used the frost fighter kit and it works like charm! Very easy.
However, if the tab is still stuck to the rear window, be careful pulling it off. A little tug will do ya! (That's what my wife says.)
However, if the tab is still stuck to the rear window, be careful pulling it off. A little tug will do ya! (That's what my wife says.)
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