[W126 Coupe] Rear window glass replacement

[gary peck]

Jim

Have you checked the inside grid? May be just a crack that can be sealed
across. Try searching the forums. I recall reading about this in the Past.
Try searching on www.mbnz.org let us know!

MBGary
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Houk" <jth at telebyte.com>
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2005 9:39 PM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Rear window glass replacement


> My 1990 560SEC rear window defogger does not work. Had it checked for
> electrical connections, it has power to the glass, was told it does not
> complete the circuit across the electrical grid.
> In other words, it needs a new glass. My question for this group is what
> is the experience of list members in replacing the rear window? Replace
> with MB original, MB oem replacement? Has any one tried one of the glass
> replacement companys?
>
> The original glass is about $1000 depending on which dealer you speak
> to. Novus quoted me $275 plus change installed. Have a call in to
> Safelite, who is the recommended company by USAA insurance, have not
> received a quote.
>
> Any feedback is appreciated.
>
> Jim Houk - Seattle
> 1990 560SEC; 1972 350SL (with good rear original defogger)
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