Rear window defroster wiring

[unesimpson1]

On my 2022 Timberline, the rear window defroster coil wire -- that runs from inside the body to the window glass -- broke off at the solder tab on the glass. Only 18,000 miles on the truck. Anyone have experience with how the dealer fixes it? Any warranty issues? It seems like I can fix it myself, but want to see what the options might be. Many thanks.

 

[Fizzy]

Edit: Ugh, the search function is frustrating here - nevermind.

 

[MATT0404]

On my 2022 Timberline, the rear window defroster coil wire -- that runs from inside the body to the window glass -- broke off at the solder tab on the glass. Only 18,000 miles on the truck. Anyone have experience with how the dealer fixes it? Any warranty issues? It seems like I can fix it myself, but want to see what the options might be. Many thanks.

Happened to me, as well. Mentioned it to the dealer and they only wanted to replace the entire rear glass. I was able to use a soldering iron to heat up the existing glob of solder, reinsert the metal tab, hold it there for a few seconds to heat up, remove the iron and let it cool down. It's been holding strong ever since.

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

On my 2022 Timberline, the rear window defroster coil wire -- that runs from inside the body to the window glass -- broke off at the solder tab on the glass. Only 18,000 miles on the truck. Anyone have experience with how the dealer fixes it? Any warranty issues? It seems like I can fix it myself, but want to see what the options might be. Many thanks.

This works well: https://frostfighter.com/defroster-repair-tab-bonding-kit-2000.htm

 

[5280tunage]

This works well: https://frostfighter.com/defroster-repair-tab-bonding-kit-2000.htm

Interesting, thanks for posting that!