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| sat13 Member Since: 06 Jun 2010 Location: Cheshire Posts: 70   
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A few years back I think there were threads on here about tailgate glass shattering, but I don’t think there was a definite answer as to why this was happening.
Lots of theories but no definite answer. Well mine went a couple of days ago, No rime nor reason, parked up on the drive at the time, got back in from a job. Glass ok as I got stuff out from the back went back out about ten minutes later and this.  Click image to enlarge My rear glass was the older style (2009 Puma) with the heater elements running under the brake light. Looking at the shattered window it looks like the shattering originated from an area on the right hand side of the brake light. I don’t recall anything hitting the glass or any rough treatment other than normal driving. Autoglass came out to it and replaced it with the latest glass which has the elements running round the brake light. I was talking to the Autoglass fitter and he said he had replaced a few Defender rear door glass panels, and every one had the same shatter pattern i.e. emanating from the same area next to the brake light. So could this be linked to the cause of the breakage? And is this why Landrover changed the design of the heater elements. I wish I knew the definite answer. Regard to all. Fletch. |
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18th Sep 2016 7:17pm |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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Land Rover changed the design of the heater elements because the casing of the brake light was wearing through the tracks on the original design. Darren
110 USW BUILD THREAD - EXPEDITION TRAILER - 200tdi 90 BUILD THREAD - SANKEY TRAILER - IG@landroveranorak "You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought!" - Princess Leia |
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19th Sep 2016 7:18am |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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^^ Correct. With mine LR replaced the rear door glass three times in warranty due to the two top heating wires being cut by the third brake light. And each time the issue reappeared. Then they saw the light and rerouted the top heating elements to run under the brake light. So when they replaced the glass a fourth time, but now with this new version, they got it right. That one still works a treat at 8 years.
Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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19th Sep 2016 8:40am |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069
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mines the old style, and 6 years old now, used it twice i think, but have a new style on en-route.
how hard are they to remove and re-fit ? |
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19th Sep 2016 9:09am |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816
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^^ Each time it was a warranty replacement, so would have to ask Autobritt.
Did your original old style show the fault now? Eric You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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19th Sep 2016 9:30am |
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| churchy Member Since: 28 Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 237 
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Mines just gone for the 2nd time! First driving along and then this time just went out to check it was locked up for the night and noticed its shattered! Rubbish!
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23rd Sep 2016 7:33pm |
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| Jonno Member Since: 06 Mar 2012 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 234 
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There must be some residual stress left in the glass from manufacturing. It's a bit ironic though that this seems to happen on the simplest bit of glass in the automotive industry.
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23rd Sep 2016 9:23pm |
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| churchy Member Since: 28 Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 237
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Unsure - what I do know is that it's pretty disgraceful given that many of us carry dogs and or children in the back! Landrover as usual are uninterested.
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23rd Sep 2016 9:46pm |
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| churchy Member Since: 28 Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 237
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Nearly fell off my chair when this arrive in my inbox - worth pursuing for what's it's worth?If so can anyone advise if there is an upgrade to the light and or wiring which according to research is the root cause of the window shattering. Window however has now been replaced. Cheers all
"Thank you for your email. I am sorry to hear of the concerns mentioned in your email with regards to the rear glass shattering. In order for us to diagnose what is causing the concern mentioned in your email. Your vehicle would need to be assessed by one of our trained Land Rover technicians. If you would like one of our technicians to have a look at your vehicle,Please find the link below to enable you to search for your local retailer. http://www.landrover.co.uk/national-dealer-locator.html If I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind Regards |
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28th Sep 2016 5:40pm |
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| churchy Member Since: 28 Jul 2011 Location: UK Posts: 237
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Don't panic everyone - normal service resumed.Rang my local dealer and apparently they have never heard of this happening before and effectively asked "what do you want me to do about it?"
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28th Oct 2016 8:45am |
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