How do I best fix this ?

[macabethiel]

Well whilst we were away and the Jeep being fully loaded managed to somehow break the heated rear window connection off probably when pulling stuff out of the boot. When I tried to plug it back in the connection just snapped off so it was clearly weakened or I was too ham fisted .

When you open the tail gate the wiring coil expands to allow for a flexible electrical connection. Obviously do not want the expense of a new window so before I start soldering and making it worse wonder if any of the members have carried out an effective repair.

I suspect that the terminal had been pulled on before as it did not sit as close to the screen as the other side does.

I have picture of the connection bit.https://flic.kr/p/HGr8RU

 

[Blocky10]

Not liking the idea of a soldering iron touching the glass!
Seen a blob of weld land on a windscreen and BANG!:doh
Not mine luckily.

 

[Banshee]

I've soldered one back onto a Fiesta before easy peasy

 

[jims-terrano]

I've soldered back on too a long time ago though and I have to say half expected it to crack. Think I cleaned the metal layer on the window and tined it first.

Have you Googled or tried Youtube?

 

[rustic]

If you attach one with inadequate connection, it will create a hot spot and...
They do implode, so you need as large a surface area as possible for the connector, or just don't use the screen for extended periods !!

 

[kitchenman]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1311.R2.TR2.TRC0.A0.H1.Xliquid+solder.TRS0&_nkw=liquid+solder&_sacat=0

 

[macabethiel]

Think solder will be my first try !

I've soldered back on too a long time ago though and I have to say half expected it to crack. Think I cleaned the metal layer on the window and tined it first.

Have you Googled or tried Youtube?

U tube show two methods - solder or a conductive epoxy resin repair kit.

Might try the solder first as the main contact plate is raised from the screen so overheating the glass should not be an issue.

As solder is not a strong joint I am minded to solder, check for a good connection then mix some ordinary epoxy resin as a reinforcing the fix.

 

[solarman216]

Spot on, solder with an iron will not hurt the screen, and epoxy for strength is perfect, just clean the screen first with acetone (not nail varnish remover it has oils in it) or similar, Rick

 

[emjaybee]

Somewhere recently I saw some "heatless" solder. I think it was like a electro-conductive epoxy glue.

It might be the answer you're looking for, wish I could remember where I saw it.

:thumb2

 

[macabethiel]

Probably something like this.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/252313244940?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2648&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[Banshee]

U tube show two methods - solder or a conductive epoxy resin repair kit.

Might try the solder first as the main contact plate is raised from the screen so overheating the glass should not be an issue.

As solder is not a strong joint I am minded to solder, check for a good connection then mix some ordinary epoxy resin as a reinforcing the fix.

Sounds the job to me!!!

 

[macabethiel]

HRW update

Managed to solder the spade terminal back on OK and make a good connection. Have used epoxy resin to hold it in place underneath adjacent to the glass. Just waiting for the conductive resin from e bay to use as the top fixing layer where the terminal "H" part is as belt and braces for the electrical contact and make the whole joint stronger.

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

Managed to solder the spade terminal back on OK and make a good connection. Have used epoxy resin to hold it in place underneath adjacent to the glass. Just waiting for the conductive resin from e bay to use as the top fixing layer where the terminal "H" part is as belt and braces for the electrical contact and make the whole joint stronger.

Nice one, will you post a pic when you've finished? :thumb2

 

[macabethiel]

HRW repair

This is a picture of the repaired connection in looks better than the photo in the flesh. Main thing is it works.

The conductive resin was a sort of beige colour so I put some black silicone on top to hide the repair.

 

[macabethiel]

The white bits in the picture

The white bit in the close up is Bluetack to stop the resin running down before it set. Dam stuff was well stuck on!

 

[terranosaurusdoug]

The white bit in the close up is Bluetack to stop the resin running down before it set. Dam stuff was well stuck on!

Good idea though :thumb2

 

[rustic]

When it's been on for say ten minutes, check for unusual hot spots on the glass, especially around the repair.:thumb2

 

[macabethiel]

When it's been on for say ten minutes, check for unusual hot spots on the glass, especially around the repair.:thumb2

So far so good I have tried it a couple of times so am optimistic.