My rear defrost doesn't work and i notices that the male prong that appeared to be soldered to the window defrost grid has broken off. Is it possible to solder it back on without damaging the window or defrost grid?

 

I believe there are repair kits sold at the auto parts stores to aid in repairing the tabs. That is also a common 6th gen Monte problem. Here's a site with a little info about soldiering the tabs back on (I'd be sure the glass is NOT cold if you do):
2kMC - 2000MonteCarlo.com

 

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I just fixed wifey's 2004 Monte rear defrost. I don't have the link anymore. It is a silver based epoxy glue. Glues the tab back on the grid works swell. I'll try to find it.

 

Found it. Here is where I got the kit : Frost Fighter Defroster Repair and Replacement Kits

Cost $35 bucks works really good got it done in about a half hour

No soldiering the glue is silver based and conducts very well. Just follow the instructions EXACTLY!

Good luck!

 

This will also fix ya right up:

http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...b_Adhesive.htm

I used it to repair the defroster tab in my Blazer and it worked like a charm.

 

I would use the frost fighter product, it's what I used after using the permatex and similar products with no luck. Just place the car in a garage and put a flood lamp about 1.5 feet away from the glass you need it to be around 140 F if my memory serves correctly. Read the instructions and you can't go wrong and be patient you can't rush it. The frost fighter is the best product for this in my opinion.

 

I have tried the permatex product. While it fastened the tab solidly the electrical connectivity was very very poor. Instructions were followed 100% and kept the garage at 75 degrees or better for 24 hours for curing. I removed the tab and cleaned off the permatex and am waiting for my Frost Fighter kit to arrive in the mail. I have seen many posts recommending this and just as many negative posts about the permatex. Probably a reason its less than half the price. I hope to have the Frost Fighter by Friday or Saturday and will post my results.

 

From the comments about the Permatex I guess I got lucky? I used it on a warm Summer afternoon and prepped the areas as per the instructions. I let it dry for 24 hours before I slid the electrical connector onto the tab. The defroster worked just as it did before the tab broke, and was still working over a year later when I sold the truck. I wouldn't hesitate to use it again if the situation was to arise.

 

Okay, finished up the repair this weekend. Gotta say that the frost fighter worked great! To me it was well worth the extra money, it's also quite a bit more of product so if you know someone else in need of the same repair there is enough for multiple fixes.

Glad to see someone got the Permatex to work for them though. I tried it twice (yeah, I know....) but it didn't work for me. I wonder if it has limited shelf life since they had to search in the back for it.