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Silly little fixes?

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31 Mar 2023 06:24 #248328 by Lambert
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Got a few little bits to do to Temaraire and need some recommendations. 

I've been having connection issues with the 12n 7pin plug so I have replaced it with a metal one. Whilst it is new is there anything I can put on the pins to improve the contact/extend the service life?

I seem to have a break in one of the rear screen elements of the defogger, are they repairable and how?

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31 Mar 2023 06:37 #248329 by Scimike
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I have always used ACF50 on my trailer connections, both on the pins and wires at the rear. More of a preventative measure (stops corrosion and oxidisation) than a contact enhancement. I've never had one fail or require replacement. Its possibly a little expensive just for your connection, but I use it on my motorcycles / cycles as well, it's very well known in the biker world.

You could get repair kits for heated elements, but a lot depends upon how it's constructed. If it's "printed on the glass" it should be possible to use a kit, a sort of conductive paint, to reapply / bridge the gap. If it's an element within the glass I guess you can fix this, replacement only. 
I've never looked how it's constructed on the Jimny, so that's going to play a big part. The product was available back in the 90s, again not looked if it's still available. Interested in what you find, several of mine don't work, just assumed it's a Jimny thing and have never attempted to correct.

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31 Mar 2023 06:41 #248330 by Scimike
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Just googled "heated window repair kit" and you can still get the paint. So it's still an option but looks like it needs a bit of googling to see if it's any good. 

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31 Mar 2023 07:02 #248331 by LesNewell
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I generally use silicone grease both in the back of the socket and on the contacts. Silicone grease repels water really well. I use it on pretty much any connector that is going to be exposed to water.
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31 Mar 2023 14:49 - 31 Mar 2023 14:54 #248333 by Scimike
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So you made me look at mine.
its a "printed on glass" element which means the conductive paint repair system will work.
I also found this.

I don't have a Flir imagine system, but the next time it steams up I'll take a picture for reference. I had a quick look unassisted and I can actually see the break in one of my elements. The others I suspect it may be easier to spot with some form of magnification, my eyes aren't the best anymore.
I may have a go myself in the summer, if you get yours fixed before or find a better way let me know. I suppose a replacement window is an option, but is this a common thing on the Jimny?
Everyone else's all working or is it just me and Lambert?

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31 Mar 2023 17:37 #248337 by Lambert
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I suspect mine was damaged by either a dog paw or a tool handle. I like the idea of the repair paint.

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31 Mar 2023 18:23 #248338 by fordem
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Broken or damaged rear screen heater traces are quite common on pretty much all makes & models.

There's a quick & easy way to locate the break, you just a voltmeter and a scrap of aluminium foil.

 
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