migyb
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- Miguel
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Hey everyone,
So like a lot of people, the tab of my defogger fell off. It was disconnected for awhile as I didn't bother taking it to the dealership since it was summer where I am.
A month ago, I decided to get it "fixed" by a dealership. I believe they used the conductive epoxy kit that the TSB recommends, rather than replacing the entire back glass. Made sense to me at that time... Quick fix, why not?
So fast forward to the present. I am on my break at work, my Jeep parked in the gated underground parking (which is for staff accessible). I went to get my lunch in my Jeep, and then got curious to try and see if the defogger worked (never tried it since the repair). I press the defogger button and went to the back to feel if the glass got warm - it did.
I thought awesome, it works again. I go back to the drivers seat to turn it off - I started to smell smoke/something burning. Next thing you know, all you hear is a big POP and glass falling onto the ground. Not a crack - just a clean instant shatter
Glass in thousands of pieces spontaneously - only pieces that stayed was because of some stickers I had on the window...
I took a video right away of the time and just voiced what happened just in case the dealership tries to be sneaky on me, as well as pictures.
Long story short, for those with tabs that have come off - I suggest to demand for a new rear window replacement/defogger unit. Do not take the risk of them using the epoxy kit, or attempt it yourself.
I would rather have a rear window with a broken tab than have no window at all!
Just thought I should post about it - Could be bad if it shatters near someone's face or while on the road..
Anyways - What should I say to the dealership? I just want to cover my bases - they might come back at me saying it was due to impact or theft (which is impossible from what happened).
Thanks guys!
So like a lot of people, the tab of my defogger fell off. It was disconnected for awhile as I didn't bother taking it to the dealership since it was summer where I am.
A month ago, I decided to get it "fixed" by a dealership. I believe they used the conductive epoxy kit that the TSB recommends, rather than replacing the entire back glass. Made sense to me at that time... Quick fix, why not?
So fast forward to the present. I am on my break at work, my Jeep parked in the gated underground parking (which is for staff accessible). I went to get my lunch in my Jeep, and then got curious to try and see if the defogger worked (never tried it since the repair). I press the defogger button and went to the back to feel if the glass got warm - it did.
I thought awesome, it works again. I go back to the drivers seat to turn it off - I started to smell smoke/something burning. Next thing you know, all you hear is a big POP and glass falling onto the ground. Not a crack - just a clean instant shatter
Glass in thousands of pieces spontaneously - only pieces that stayed was because of some stickers I had on the window...
I took a video right away of the time and just voiced what happened just in case the dealership tries to be sneaky on me, as well as pictures.
Long story short, for those with tabs that have come off - I suggest to demand for a new rear window replacement/defogger unit. Do not take the risk of them using the epoxy kit, or attempt it yourself.
I would rather have a rear window with a broken tab than have no window at all!
Just thought I should post about it - Could be bad if it shatters near someone's face or while on the road..
Anyways - What should I say to the dealership? I just want to cover my bases - they might come back at me saying it was due to impact or theft (which is impossible from what happened).
Thanks guys!
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