Rear window defroster unsoldered?

[cball508]

I ended up repairing the second glass with some conductive epoxy. Fix was easy and the hold seems to be more sturdy. 3 months and still holding strong. I'll go this route until there's a better fix.

I'm sorry but I had to laugh. Isn't it funny when we're talking about 3 months and something is still working like it should like we're impressed lol. I was thinking of putting something around the defroster almost like a glue/apoxy when I get the new one to try to see if it'll get it to hold longer

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[Pjmemt]

Unfortunately I just joined the club! Not even 1800 miles on the JL and there it is just dangling! Lol this is one club I was hoping not to join!

 

[Levi8than]

Unfortunately I just joined the club! Not even 1800 miles on the JL and there it is just dangling! Lol this is one club I was hoping not to join!

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[JeepCares]

I had mine replaced at the 6k oil change. Looked back in the rear view mirror today and noticed it dangling again. 2500 miles later. This will be my second glass. I hope they find a fix! @JeepCares

Hi cball508,
We deeply apologize that you have experienced this. If you would like any additional assistance, please send us a private message.
Alex
Jeep Social Care Specialist

 

[Fonzilla85]

I’m now in the two time rear window replacement club. I don’t understand how they can’t seem to get this right. I honestly hope this cable holds, the last cable gave out about one month after being replaced.

 

[ToolMan514]

My "fixed" defroster tab fell off again. This time it took the backing with it, so I had to solder it in a new location. Now it works again!

 

[tas2018rubi]

I joined the club (exclusive membership). Window ordered..So much for my decals on the glass. Way to many problems for me. I think it's trade-in time. Two new batteries, Seat latch busted, Homelink issues, frame recall inspection and rear defrost...7500 miles and these problems.

 

[AREYOUFUS]

Well, I have an apt to have the dealership evaluate this. I'm torn on what I want them to do. I have extra tent on her, I hope I don't have to replace the glass two often.

 

[ps2baseball]

I just joined

 

[am1978]

You mean like this https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-21351-6PK-Electrically-Conductive-Defogger/dp/B01G723E3E/
or this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075FXYNRS
or this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OSRQD1Q

Who has tried any of the following and is it working?

 

[COBill]

Who has tried any of the following and is it working?

Beware that if you attempt a fix yourself your dealer may not be willing to perform any warranty work on the window in the future.

 

[subiescott77]

I joined the club (exclusive membership). Window ordered..So much for my decals on the glass. Way to many problems for me. I think it's trade-in time. Two new batteries, Seat latch busted, Homelink issues, frame recall inspection and rear defrost...7500 miles and these problems.

These vehicles truly are fantastic pieces of s**t...

 

[paulr]

I've posted this before on here, if you want a more permanent fix, put a dab of glue (hot glue is what I used) on the defroster cable inside the clip that is just before the tab. This keeps it from pulling on the soldered connection every time you raise/lower the window and has kept my fix in place so far for several months (I used some of the conductive epoxy off of Amazon).

Beware that if you attempt a fix yourself your dealer may not be willing to perform any warranty work on the window in the future.

I agree, this is definitely something to check with your dealer first! I asked this before attempting to fix myself since I did not want my entire window replaced and luckily they said no problem at all they would still do the repair if my attempt failed.

 

[Brian0128]

Well, I have an apt to have the dealership evaluate this. I'm torn on what I want them to do. I have extra tint on her, I hope I don't have to replace the glass two often.

Will Jeep cover the cost to get the tint replaced?

 

[Greg H]

Will Jeep cover the cost to get the tint replaced?

They will replace it with a window identical to what was installed at the factory. If you had it tinted after you bought it then you'll have to pay to get the new one tinted.

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