Heated Rear Window

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Heated Rear Window

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I am thinking of replacing my plain rear tailgate window with a heated one as they are not that expensive. Are the wires to the window just a spade connector on either side or is it more complicated than that?

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I would imagine so, must be some sort of circuit that has to be employed.  This is one example available.

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£40 for a relay, a switch and some wiring!! Wow!!

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I am sure buying an original switch, proper 53 relay and adding the associated wiring could be bought for less than £40.

I have never been a fan of aftermarket switches, when an original switch can be bought reasonably cheaply.

The £40 price tag is worth it for people who do not know things like wiring size / current rating and so on.
It takes away the "guess work" of the installation.
1983 Tin Top with a poorly DF and 4 speed DT box.
1987 Electrics and a DJ engine.
Maybe one day I might get it finished

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