Heated rear window problem

crashmarks · 24th January 2011, 11:18

The heated rear window on my 03 conny is only working on the bottom element. I have had a look behind the nearside rear C post trim and found the black box from which the wires emerge and attach to the elements. The solderd connections to the elements seem secure and there doesnt appear to be any breaks in the top elements structure. Any ideas ? are ther any common problems to look for ? does the black box contain electronics ? I can see it uses the rear elements as the ariel !

denzo · 24th January 2011, 11:22

From my own experience the elements burn out right at the edge of the window.
I suspect this is due to the car turning the rear demisted on by its self all the time.
Have a closer look at the edge of your elements i am sure you will see them burnt out.

crashmarks · 24th January 2011, 11:40

Cheers will have another look. can the burn out be repaired you used to be able to buy some condictive piant to remake the connection ?

denzo · 24th January 2011, 15:29

I am not to sure.
On mine I would think not as nearly all
Of the elements are burnt out.
Would need a replacement window I think.

24th January 2011, 11:18	#1
crashmarks Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Tourer Auto Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wakefield Posts: 408 Thanks: 12 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Heated rear window problem The heated rear window on my 03 conny is only working on the bottom element. I have had a look behind the nearside rear C post trim and found the black box from which the wires emerge and attach to the elements. The solderd connections to the elements seem secure and there doesnt appear to be any breaks in the top elements structure. Any ideas ? are ther any common problems to look for ? does the black box contain electronics ? I can see it uses the rear elements as the ariel !

24th January 2011, 11:22	#2
denzo Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	From my own experience the elements burn out right at the edge of the window. I suspect this is due to the car turning the rear demisted on by its self all the time. Have a closer look at the edge of your elements i am sure you will see them burnt out. __________________ Currently own Porsche Boxster, Mk1 VW Golf Diesel and the 75 Tourer Diesel.

24th January 2011, 15:29	#4
denzo Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am not to sure. On mine I would think not as nearly all Of the elements are burnt out. Would need a replacement window I think. __________________ Currently own Porsche Boxster, Mk1 VW Golf Diesel and the 75 Tourer Diesel.

24th January 2011, 11:40	#3
crashmarks Loves to post Rover 75 Connoisseur SE Tourer Auto Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wakefield Posts: 408 Thanks: 12 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Cheers will have another look. can the burn out be repaired you used to be able to buy some condictive piant to remake the connection ?