Rear window demist

[HBG]

Hi folks.

My rear screen demist doesn't work. I've tested what I believe are the wires in the boot and have 12v when switched on and what seems like a good earth. When disconnected I do not have continuity through the back wires that lead to the screen.

Any suggestions what to do next?

[dhla40]

For the screen to work I think the resistance should not be more than a few ohms, unfortunately because the wires are embedded in the glass the usual element repair kits are no good. If you want to risk it you can remove the screen and try to clean up the copper contacts but I think you will probably have to find another screen.

Sean

[HBG]

I can't face removing the screen as I want to keep the car on the road. The wires rise up through the parcel shelf and disappear behind the screen rubber. Do you know what sort of connection there is there? Could that be where a problem lies?

[lancialulu]

I can't face removing the screen as I want to keep the car on the road. The wires rise up through the parcel shelf and disappear behind the screen rubber. Do you know what sort of connection there is there? Could that be where a problem lies?

fairly fragile from memory

[dhla40]

Yes, those are the contacts, there is a copper strip that goes round the edge of the screen and the wires are attached to either end. You have to remove the rubber to get to them.

Sean

[HBG]

Anyone got a pic of the terminals on the glass? I'd like to see where and how the wires connect to the screen. Not going to give up on it yet!

Thanks

[LCR1967]

Without trying to hijack this thread. Has anyone installed/fitted an aftermarket rear screen heater like this one: https://www.holden.co.uk/p/screen_heater_12_volt?s

[HBG]

I had a look at that from Holden but imagine it wouldn't be an elegant solution.

Not yet seen a pic of the screen contacts, so I don't know if mine is repairable insitu.

If I could get a stick on element that ran along the bottom of the screen I'd be happy.

[lancialulu]

Seen this.

Being sold by a member....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155171266716?hash=item2420eda09c:g:yJwAAOSwzCdjKaJG&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwGbePEuEgzNfhMKpbRyTpRgjqV2xbeKucuamL4hQXTiVC07bRlcbmgW7pr2Wnul2OfhsTci9Q%2Fgewri2scQp%2BBEDNPtmmTS9yCN9sXVvQD9HfBTDFmihVflVAa5WjggRs%2F4FbjXQXIKPUFrZMMu4RCGHNndbGSJS2Oa%2BFWrd12%2Fx99HjXtdDX4mNTCBHTCtj%2FyLGm%2BQ17yyHMOo19x%2F72HhkbQauP9XameTLRVIaabBik0b88AKD480Jg%2FaTcgWDtw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-63-5LyYg