Fiat Bravo Quiz
Electrical system

Checking the Heated Rear Window

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With the rear window heater switched on, the area with the visible conductor tracks should be free of fogging or ice after some time.

  • In case of faults, first check the fuse in the fuse box.

  • If the fuse is in order, then check that the cable connectors on the left and right of the rear window are firmly seated, and clean off any corrosion if necessary.

  • Since the rear window is in the tailgate, check the power supply to the tailgate. To do this, open the tailgate. The power supply is provided by a wiring harness sealed with a rubber grommet.

  • Check the supply lines, the switch and the switching relay, see page 240.

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  • If heating filaments are broken, a commercially available conductive silver paint can restore the connection. To do this, clean the damaged area with thinner or ethylene.

  • Mask off the break on both sides with adhesive tape and apply commercially available conductive silver paint with a small brush.

  • Let the paint dry for approx. 24 hours at +25 °C. A hot-air dryer may also be used. At +150 °C the paint dries in approx. 30 minutes.

Caution: Do not switch on the rear window heater until the paint is completely dry. Do not use petrol or other solvents to clean the damaged part.

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