[W126 Coupe] rear screen heater

[Dick Spellman]

Vance Rowley wrote:

> I was wondering if anyone has come across a common connection fault with 

> the power feed to the rear screen heater. I haven't checked many things 

> yet, but the light does come on when you switch it on, and the fuse is 

> OK as well. It looks like there is a break in a connection somewhere 

> between the fuse and the rear demister itself.

> I had the rear screen replaced way back (delamination problem) and it 

> worked fine from then up to about 6 months ago.

> Any info to shorten my search is most welcome.

> Cheers,

>  

> Vance Rowley

>  

> 1991 560 SEC Euro


Hi Vance,
Perhaps this is obvious but, have you tried accessing the leads where 
they attach to the glass for power.  That will pretty much eliminate the 
loom if power is present.  That'll leave you with an open in the glass 
heating elements.

Regards,
Dick