Like happens to many people, about 4 years ago one of my rear defroster
connectors disconnected from the rear window.  I tried several different
methods to get it reconnected, only to have them eventually fall back off. 
I had given up for a few years and just lived with no rear defroster.

Last year, I found a website that had suggestions on fixing that type of
problem.  Basically using silver epoxy (stuff you can use on circuit
boards, etc).  Mixing that together to bond the connector back to the
window
worked like a champ!  

Just a few days ago for some reason I have been smelling burnt plastic when
I have it turned on.  I noticed the wire is getting really hot and melting
the plastic cover near where the wire runs to the window. 

I know that wire and area gets hot, but for some reason it started melting
that cover.  I checked for shorts, but it appears ok.  Maybe I just need to
keep that wire from touching anything - or replace a section (the end part)
of the wire. 

- Mark
  
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