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Rear Defroster Detached...solder???

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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 11:15 AM
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Rear Defroster Detached...solder???

The connector came off the rear window...the metal part that sits on the grid. Looks like its just solder...would I be able to heat it up and resolder it or is it gone for good?
Old Feb 11, 2006 | 01:33 AM
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Re: Rear Defroster Detached...solder???

You will be able to solder it back to the window, I did this to mine after metal part feel off and I soldered it back and works great.
Old Feb 13, 2006 | 01:51 PM
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Good news for me...thanks much! I'll have to wait until i can get it in my friends shop though, hot soldering iron and cold rear glass will not play nice.
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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Re: Rear Defroster Detached...solder???

you can find sheets of solder mesh material at most hardware stores. its like screen made out of solder so you can make sure you get the best connection for the larger rear defroster pluggy plastic thing.
Old Feb 17, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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Nice...will def check that out, thanks guys!
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