# Reattach Defroster Terminal

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/reattach-defroster-terminal/54751>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet, blazer\
**Created:** [September 7, 2010, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reattach-defroster-terminal/54751 "2010-09-07T01:16:30Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2010, 1:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reattach-defroster-terminal/54751/1 "2010-09-07T01:16:30Z")

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I knocked one of the rear defroster terminals loose from the rear window.  
  
  
  
 Did a little research and seem to have two options.  
  
  
  
 1. Resolder the terminal to the window grid. It was a clean break and the grid appears undamaged. I have a 45 watt soldering iron, not sure it’s strong enough for the job.  
  
  
  
 2. Reattach the terminal with conductive epoxy. I prefer this option, but I’m not sure where I can find conductive epoxy.  
  
  
  
 Any other suggestions would be appreciated.  
  
  
  
 Thanks,  
  
  
  
 Ed B.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2010, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reattach-defroster-terminal/54751/2 "2010-09-07T01:31:17Z")

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A local auto parts store should sell a kit for this type of repair. [http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/maintenance/4221212](http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/maintenance/4221212)

Tester

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**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\
**Post date:** [September 7, 2010, 4:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reattach-defroster-terminal/54751/3 "2010-09-07T04:30:04Z")

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That should do the trick. It looks like Permatex and Loctite make defroster repair kits. I’ll post back with the results.

Thanks,

Ed B.

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**Author:** ![edb1961](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/edb1961/32/122_2.png) [@edb1961](https://community.cartalk.com/u/edb1961)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2010, 2:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reattach-defroster-terminal/54751/4 "2010-09-14T02:49:32Z")

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Tester,

I used the Permatex Defroster Repair kit to reattach the tab.

[http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product\_Complete-Rear-Window-Defogger-Repair-Kit-Permatex\_7160063-P\_N3239\_T|GRP2034\_\_\_\_](http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Complete-Rear-Window-Defogger-Repair-Kit-Permatex_7160063-P_N3239_T%7CGRP2034 ____ )

I’m giving it 24 hrs to dry before I reconnect the wiring, but I checked and confirmed continuity between the tab and the grid.

Thanks,

Ed B.

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2010, 7:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/reattach-defroster-terminal/54751/5 "2010-09-15T07:30:34Z")

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Well come on Ed! Did it work? We’re all waiting with baited breath!

Tester