Hello everybody,

My 2000 LT's rear defroster is not working. It not too much of an issue now, but I would like to get it repaired before theupcoming fall and winter months. The issue is that the male connector has detached from the rear window. Is there a way to reattach it? I am guessing you would have to use some type of adhesive that also works as a conductor; not sure what that would be. If reattaching it is not an option, where would be the best place to get a replacement rear window? It doesn't seem like it would be difficult to replace, so I am not really interested in getting one from a typical autoglass company, but shipping is probably going to ridiculous on GLASS.

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

Not that I am suggesting this, but... I know someone who had this happen and a foreign object mysteriously broke the rear glass (the day after he found the broken connector)causing the window (and broken defroster) to be replaced by insurance. Of course he had full glass coverage so it didn't cost a dime!!!

 

That is certainly an option (underhanded but an option nonetheless), and I do have full coverage on my Tahoe, but I have not made a claim on my insurance in a very long time. I would hate to sacrifice the discounts I am getting now for a new window, but hey if push comes to shove!

 

Glass claims don't count against you're safe driving and/or claimless history (at least in NY)...

 

No,false onescount against ALL OF US

 

So now that we have gotten that out of the way.....

Anyone have suggestions on repairs or replacement?

 

Idid have a problem with the right terminal falling off of the rear window defogger on my 07 tahoe. After four window replacements GM finally said no further assistance will be given on the GM extended warranty. Irepaired the problem by purchasing a defogger relay for twelve dollars. The relay sticks from time to time and cause the window to get too hot so the solder melts and the terminal falls off. Good luck

 

We are in the same boat. GM has replaced our rear window about 4 times and tried to soder it about 3 times. They have now told us that it is something we are doing and is not a defect of GM. Funny, cause when you google this problem, there are a lot of people complaining about the same problem. They have said we are on our own in getting is fixed. We are in the process of consulting an attorney.

 

When it is repaired, did they stretch the two coiled cords so there is no stress on the connectors when the window is closed? I noticed that the 2010 cords are stretched.

 

Yup, that's the secret! I made 2 short wire jumpers with a male and female terminal clip on either end. There is absolutely no tension on the solder points now.