Fixing defogger lines

[IdahoDoug]

With the other defogger repair thread up, I'm reminded I was unable to repair the defogger lines on the 97 with the proper kit. It looks to me like there is some kind of thin nonconductive layer atop the lines - perhaps due to the factory privacy glass? Dunno. Anyhow, I should be able to detect some voltage, shouldn't I - by touching one side of the gap and then the other. Seems like the coating is preventing any contact with the conductive lines themselves.

Anyone ever successfully repair a 93-97 80's defroster lines (these are models with rear privacy glass)?

Thanks,

DougM

 

[DTAYLOR]

Just a shot in the defogger line dark, but...

Doug,

I would think the lines themselves to be non-conductive on the surface. They are most likely a form of tape that Mr. T sourced, and put on with a process that makes them difficult at best to replace.

I've tried to repair some on other-than-crusiser vehicles with no luck.

Let me know if you find a way. I would like to have all mine working.

Later