# Defrost connector **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** civic, honda\ **Created:** [October 2, 2009, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-connector/37449 "2009-10-02T17:15:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![oriahg](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/c4cdca/32.png) [@oriahg](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oriahg)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2009, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-connector/37449/1 "2009-10-02T17:15:14Z")
I have a 94 Honda Civic Coupe EX and the defrost connector that was attached to the back window on the passenger side fell off. I was told by Honda that they cannot reattach the connector onto the window because there isn’t a glue they can use that will allow the connector to work. Therefore, I will need to purchase a brand new rear window for about $320. I don’t want to spend the money to replace my window. Any advice? ---
**Author:** ![pgdyk1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/dbc845/32.png) [@pgdyk1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pgdyk1)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2009, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-connector/37449/2 "2009-10-02T17:17:38Z")
Buy an ice scraper or attempt to fix it yourself. ---
**Author:** ![mcparadise](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mcparadise/32/32_2.png) [@mcparadise](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mcparadise)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2009, 5:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-connector/37449/3 "2009-10-02T17:27:27Z")
There is a conductive paint sold in auto parts stores for repairing broken defroster grid lines. Maybe you can use that and some glue to repair the defroster. I’d give it a try before I bought a new rear window. If you really need a rear window, go somewhere besides a Honda dealer and save some money. I just had a windshield replaced for less than $250. ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2009, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-connector/37449/4 "2009-10-02T17:31:36Z")
Most Dealers Won’t Mess With This. It Could Come Back And Bite Them. Click this link. It says you can put the tab on yourself with a cheap kit. [http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/how\_to/4221212.html](http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/how_to/4221212.html) CSA ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2009, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-connector/37449/5 "2009-10-02T17:40:13Z")
There Are Kits Out There. Here’s one example. Click the link: [http://www.carparts.com/TAB-REPAIR-KIT/GP\_2002924\_N\_111+10718+600022595\_10618.car](http://www.carparts.com/TAB-REPAIR-KIT/GP_2002924_N_111+10718+600022595_10618.car) CSA ---
**Author:** ![common-sense-answer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/common-sense-answer/32/716_2.png) [@common-sense-answer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/common-sense-answer)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2009, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/defrost-connector/37449/6 "2009-10-02T20:45:43Z")
Come On, Guys, No Stars Or What? CSA