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I'm having a problem with my rear defroster. For some reason, it will only defrost one of the lines. All the others don't work. Is there any way to fix this?

I've seen repairing a broke connection (where the metal tab breaks off), but I haven't found an answer to fixing strips when only one works. Any ideas??

I'm going to try this first:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automot ... 21212.html

I'll report back if it doesn't work!

n2x4 wrote:I'm going to try this first:

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automot ... 21212.html

I'll report back if it doesn't work!

Cool this could help me at one of the connector came off but with the pad that was connected to the window as well .. it look glued or soldered on but just came off now.. I know there is kit as they used but they did name it anyone know what it is and when to find it ?

CC

any auto store (schucks, napa, etc) should carry this repair kit.

BSOD2600 wrote:any auto store (schucks, napa, etc) should carry this repair kit.

checked Auto zone they knew of but not the name or bran to see if they had it..will call around ..Thanks

CC

I work in the auto parts industry I would check Advance auto parts, or checker( Schucks) its made by permatex.

Can u see any breaks in the line. If u cant, u take a voltage meter and run it on he lines until u find the break in the lines then u get the repair kit and u put the tape on each sides of the lines then paint the stuff that comes in the kit on the window and walla u have a repaired line. There are some more details to it but thats the jist of it. The repair kit comes with instructions.

I got the Permatex kit from Advanced Auto for about $12. Came with adhesive to fix a fallen off pad and to restore broken lines in the grid.

I was dealing with broken lines, so I used a volt meter to measure resistance on each line. I found one line that failed the test and painted the break. That fixed the resistance issue, but it still only heats one line. Can't figure it out.

n2x4 wrote:I got the Permatex kit from Advanced Auto for about $12. Came with adhesive to fix a fallen off pad and to restore broken lines in the grid.

I was dealing with broken lines, so I used a volt meter to measure resistance on each line. I found one line that failed the test and painted the break. That fixed the resistance issue, but it still only heats one line. Can't figure it out.

Thanks will check around for the kit and see .. lines seem to be good just the pad came off ..
and right now with cold and wet weather here in Sac and most of Calif I like to get working fast.
with out going to the shop and all..


Thanks

CC