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Post by 152bobby on Jun 17, 2019 17:44:15 GMT
Not in my Rav, but I was messing about in my daughter's Ford KA and I managed to knock the connector wire off the rear screen, it's just a piece of wire with two metal type pads.
What's the easiest and cheapest way to fix this (solder?), Bearing in mind, I don't have one 😁
Thanks
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Post by davrav on Jun 17, 2019 17:49:39 GMT
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Post by Mb2t on Jun 17, 2019 20:00:45 GMT
If it is the window side solder might not work! You might need 'silver loaded epoxy ' glue (not cheap!). There might not be anywhere to solder to, as it is conductive strips on the window, not enough to solder.
MB.
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Post by 152bobby on Jun 17, 2019 20:15:23 GMT
She's out in the car at the moment, I'll take a wee photo and get your opinions.
It's not going to be a issue until the winter months, but I'd rather do it in the summer, than a chilly dark winter's night !!
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Post by 152bobby on Jun 19, 2019 12:31:07 GMT
Sorry, I can't upload a photo. Tried using the info in the forum how to section.
I was even going to just change my avatar photo and put it there, but I can't even do that simple task !!!
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Post by jasehutch on Jun 19, 2019 16:15:27 GMT
Hi Bobby , are you clicking on the green reply tab ?
If you simply post in the quick reply box then you don't get the option to add the picture.
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Post by 152bobby on Jun 19, 2019 16:23:28 GMT
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Post by 152bobby on Jun 19, 2019 16:25:44 GMT
Thanks for that.
It was also because I use the mobile version on my phone and the desktop version on my tablet, which has more options🙄
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Post by davrav on Jun 19, 2019 18:35:58 GMT
Looks as if it will solder Bobby. I think I'd be inclined separate the cable first, unless there is plenty of slack in the loom. The joint area looks quite big so I suspect you may need a more powerful soldering iron than the one I linked to above. If you have any auto electricians locally it would be worth paying them a visit. Easy job for them.
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Post by Hoovie on Jun 19, 2019 18:51:30 GMT
Looks as if it will solder Bobby. I think I'd be inclined separate the cable first, unless there is plenty of slack in the loom. The joint area looks quite big so I suspect you may need a more powerful soldering iron than the one I linked to above. If you have any auto electricians locally it would be worth paying them a visit. Easy job for them. I'd concur with this. And would say it is important to use the right power of soldering iron - too small and I think you could end up lifting an area without actually making the connection - one to hand over to a chappy with the right tool. |
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Post by unclebob on Jun 20, 2019 7:55:57 GMT
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Post by 152bobby on Jun 20, 2019 9:20:05 GMT
That's the first stuff that I found when researching the options, but it has mixed reviews, seems to work for some people and not others.
I think I'll give it a go, as it's not that expensive.
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Post by davrav on Jun 20, 2019 12:24:15 GMT
That's the first stuff that I found when researching the options, but it has mixed reviews, seems to work for some people and not others. I think I'll give it a go, as it's not that expensive. Thing is Bobby, if you happen to be one of the unsuccessful users, will the 'stuff' then prevent an attempt at soldering? Still think I'd get an opinion from an auto electrician first. |
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Post by 152bobby on Jun 20, 2019 12:33:43 GMT
Yep, of course you are right, there's a garage in the village, might send my daughter in with it and she can plead, "I'm a struggling student" can you help me 😁
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Post by anchorman on Jun 22, 2019 1:20:35 GMT
Be careful getting too much localised heat on that connector or you’ll be getting a new screen. It would save all the hassle of fixing wires when a new one goes in!
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