A/C - Heated Rear Window Element Lines Inoperative
Group: 64Number: 04-01
Date: Mar. 26, 2004
Subject:
Heated Rear Window, One or more Lines are Inoperative
Model(s):
Golf, GTI, R32, Jetta, Jetta Wagon, > 2004
New Beetle, New Beetle Convertible
Condition
- One or more lines of the heated rear window -Z1- (rear window defogger) are inoperative. May be caused by small gaps in the individual lines of the heating element.
Service
Check and identify gaps in inoperative lines as follows:
^ Vehicle engine OFF, ignition switch ON.
^ Heated rear window switch ON.
Heated rear window, identifying gaps
- Detect which line is inoperative by touching your hand to each line.
^ Working lines will be warm to the touch.
^ Damaged line(s) will not generate heat.
Once damaged line is identified:
- Switch ignition and heated rear window OFF.
^ Visually locate gap (open circuit).
- Mark this location with tape and continue to check other lines as necessary.
With gap(s) in line(s) identified, repair as follows:
Heated Rear Window line, repairing using "Repair kit" by Permatex(R), ITEM 09117 (obtain locally)
Note:
Repair should be performed on maximum of 4 lines.
The following are general instructions. Always read and follow the instructions of the product:
^ Ignition and heated rear window switches OFF.
- Clean interior surface of rear window with glass cleaner.
- Using transparent tape, place a strip of tape (approx. 25 mm) horizontally on the top and bottom of the inoperative line(s) at the gap (do not cover the line or the gap with tape).
- Shake the bottle of Permatex well.
- Apply Permatex(R) product (using a small brush) over the damage, extend repair approx. 6 mm beyond the break in both directions.
- Wait until product is dry (approx. 30 seconds).
- Repeat application three times.
- Remove tape after 30 minutes.
^ Wait 24 hours before switching the heated rear window ON.
Note:
Lines damaged by outside influence are not covered by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
When procedure applies to vehicles with-in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, use the table shown.