Replacing rear windscreen and faultfinding

Post Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:43 am

Has anyone got any idea how easy it is to change a heated rear windscreen? Mine only heats up on 3 lines now - I don't know whether it's the windscreen or the connection to it, does anyone know?

Thanks in advance,
Ian

Post Thu Nov 23, 2006 5:33 pm

Bumpity bump

Post Thu Nov 23, 2006 6:46 pm

It has to be the screen I'm afraid. If any of it heats up then the wiring is correct.

Ian.

Post Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:24 pm

Ok well that's good to know it a way... Now the question I want to ask everyone is, How hard is it to change the rear windscreen? And how expensive are they to get hold of? And if a brick fell through it would it be covered on my glass policy on my insurance

Not that I'd do that...

Post Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:46 pm

If you take the plastic trim out of the rubber on the outside then get in the back of the car and push it out with your feet, make sure someone is outside to catch it.

Post Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:12 pm

I have seen repair kits around, which you can use to repair 'breaks' in the rear window heater lines.
May be easier than replacing the rear window?
Can't remember where I saw them though.
Anyone know if Halfrauds do them?

Post Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:42 pm

i tink rear screens are covered ask autoglass or sumthin they will no

Post Thu Nov 23, 2006 9:46 pm

Rear 'screens are marginally more difficult to fit than the front. Hour's work, +/-. If you need one, let me know.