I Need to Fix The Rear Defroster

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Kent10, Jun 29, 2025.

  1. PriusCamper

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    Definitely make sure that you do the electrical plug connection first because once you get the atom glue holding you don't want to touch it at all anymore.
     
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    Thanks, ChapmanF, for the advice. Is it the fact that the connection is only partly connected that could cause overheating issues? Or is it using the tape that would be a problem? Just curious. I'll take your advice and not do it with tape.

    PriusCamper, thanks. I considered making the connection 1st and then trying to get the tab to stick with the Atom. But that electrical wire is very stiff, short, and thick. I don't think I could bend it in a way that would stick when applied to the Atom. I had trouble just getting the tab alone to stick with the Atom on my 1st attempt.