Rear Window Defrost Repair

[Erich_870]

With summer winding down up here, I'm starting to put together my winterization to-do list for my 4Runner. One thing I need to fix is my rear window defrost. My lab has slobbered all over the exposed heating lines and they are corroded in places. I only have 3 lines working right now. I plan to wipe them down with a weak acid, maybe vinegar, to remove the corrosion, then apply the after-market goop they sell that reestablishes the conductivity.

Has anyone done this before?

Erich

[Seanz0rz]

i remember seeing a guide for this, it was probably over at the VW forums. ill take a look around but apparently those kits work pretty well.

some links:
http://autorepair.about.com/cs/doityourself/a/aa112302a.htm
http://www.glasslinks.com/tips/defrost1.htm


i cant seem to find the article i was thinking of, but ill keep looking for you

[Erich_870]

I cleaned the window inside and out this weekend with regular Windex and it took off some of the corrosion on the heating lines. I didn't notice any non-corroded material coming off, so I will probably give some watered down white vinegar a try down in a corner somewhere.

Erich