Ever have the rear defroster wire fall/break off?...

BlueFreedom · **Posted:** Mon Oct 17, 2005 4:50 pm

I did.

Does anyone know if these are soldiered to the rear window (looks like it)?

Any tips on getting it re-attached are appreciated.

Se7enLC · **Posted:** Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:17 pm

I know they make defroster pens, where you can just draw the trace back on the window. I did a quick google search for it, and all I can find are game console modders and cpu overclockers using them as ghetto soldering irons.

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Mon Oct 17, 2005 6:40 pm

Repair kits are available: Strauss, JC Whitney, etc. Basically consists of a template (basically a sticky sided piece of cardbord with a slit cut in it.) You stick the template over the break and coat the open area bridging the gap between the two good ends with what is basically a liquid solder. The reason they give you a template is so you don't have a big solder blob on the inside of your window.

sleeve84028 · **Posted:** Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:05 pm

Trying to hand solder wouldn't be easy or smart... Buy one of the kits (if yours is broken) to get it fixed

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Mon Oct 17, 2005 10:46 pm

Product link:

http://www.jcwhitney.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product?storeId=10101&Pr=p_Product.CATENTRY_ID%3A2002938&productId=2002938&langId=-1&catalogId=10101

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DEFROSTER / DEFOGGER REPAIR KIT FOR ELECTRIC REAR WINDOWS
Easily repairs OEM integral-grid or replacement surface-grid type

Description on how to find the break and repair it from The International Jeep Association - real good technical article:

http://www.ifsja.org/tech/electrical/defroster_repair.shtml

Quote:

Since I've had my Cherokee, I've had to repair at least 50 breaks in the defroster grid, most due to a bad inside tailgate weatherstrip rubbing against the glass too hard, some to scratches from items carried in the cargo area, and a few from the conductive paint just wearing down.

Now, if you are talking about where the wire itself (not the grid) actually attaches to the glass, there is also a repair kit for this problem: It's called a "Tab Repair Kit"

http://www.frostfighter.com/ff_pdt_2000.htm

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Tab Repair Kit

Reattach the main power tabs to automotive rear window defrosters using this kits two part silver adhesive. This highly conductive adhesive cures quickly, bonds aggressively, forming the electrical and structural connection in one simple operation.

I'm done now.........

FreedomKJ · **Posted:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 12:25 am

He's not talking about the traces, he's talking about the clip where the wires attach to the grid. I had one of mine fall off and the dealer put it back on for me (they put it on backwards too, but that's a different matter.) They said it's some kind of conductive adhesive, not soldier.

Cacher123 · **Posted:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 1:01 am

Quote:

Now, if you are talking about where the wire itself (not the grid) actually attaches to the glass, there is also a repair kit for this problem: It's called a "Tab Repair Kit"

http://www.frostfighter.com/ff_pdt_2000.htm

Quote:
Tab Repair Kit

Reattach the main power tabs to automotive rear window defrosters using this kits two part silver adhesive. This highly conductive adhesive cures quickly, bonds aggressively, forming the electrical and structural connection in one simple operation.

BlueFreedom · **Posted:** Tue Oct 18, 2005 7:05 am

Yes I am talking about the tab, not the grid.

I really appreciate all the replies guys. I always know where to go
when I have a question with my Liberty. Thanks!!

L.O.S.T. Rocks!

Booomer50 · **Joined:** Wed Sep 17, 2014 4:29 pm **Posts:** 1

I just repaired the rear defroster on our 03 Renegade that was missing both tabs with parts from Radio Shack. I used this for the tabs http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062258&znt_campaign=Category_CMS&znt_source=CAT&znt_medium=RSCOM&znt_content=CT2032234

I took two of them off and pressed two of the tabs flat. I then used Radio Shack "Conductive Wire Glue" to attach the "new" tabs to the defroster grid.
http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12925060

I was skeptical it would work but the glue held solid and ohm meter confirmed a good connection between tabs.

John3:17 · **Posted:** Wed Oct 01, 2014 4:39 pm

Google silver epoxy

SavageUrge · **Posted:** Thu Nov 06, 2014 1:43 am

What you need is a defroster repair kit from Frost Fighter, Tab Bonding Kit, Part 2000. This is what I used. I'd include a pic, but Photobucket is down at the moment. If you want, I still have mine (used) and I'd be willing to send it to you gratis, since I no longer have my Libby. If you're interested, PM me with your info!

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