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Heated Rear Window

Posted: 01 Jul 2021, 07:53
by keynsham1
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?

Re: Heated Rear Window

Posted: 01 Jul 2021, 08:21
by TONYT25T25
I would imagine so, must be some sort of circuit that has to be employed.  This is one example available.

Heated Rear Window Wiring Kit | eBay

Re: Heated Rear Window

Posted: 01 Jul 2021, 08:49
by keynsham1
£40 for a relay, a switch and some wiring!! Wow!!

Re: Heated Rear Window

Posted: 01 Jul 2021, 22:06
by Robsey
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.