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Old Jan 3, 2024 | 09:08 AM
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Good morning all,
How would you go about fixing this? My rear window defroster connection came off the window, actually it's been off since I owned the car. I was thinking of soldering it back on, but exactly how would you do it?
I tend to be a bull in a china closet with small details like this, I'd drip solder all over, probably burn the rear carpet and melt the weather stripping. Thanks.

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You could glue it with conductive adhesive glue, but I've never tried it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17600258489...3ABFBMrOP8_plj

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Originally Posted by ztheusa
You could glue it with conductive adhesive glue, but I've never tried it.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17600258489...3ABFBMrOP8_plj

It's possible to shatter the window with the heat of a soldering gun. Conductive glue is what the dealer used on my Tahoe back glass. Check with your local dealer they should have a repair kit you can purchase.

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Thanks guys, I'm going to go that route. Didn't even think of that.
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