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Test Lamp Bulb Brilliance Zones-Normal Grid Lines


Object Number: 453834  Size: SH
(1)0 Brilliance
(2)1/4 Brilliance
(3)1/2 Brilliance
(4)3/4 Brilliance
(5)Full Brilliance

Test all of the grid lines in at least 2 places in order to eliminate the possibility of bridging a break. Test each grid line a few millimeters from the center of the window.

Test Lamp Bulb Brilliance Zones-Broken Grid Lines


Object Number: 453827  Size: SH
(1)Full Brilliance
(2)Feed Bus Bar
(3)Full Brilliance
(4)Broken Grid
(5)No Light
(6)Ground Bus Bar
(7)No Light
(8)Broken Grid

If abnormal test lamp brilliance is apparent on a specific grid line complete the following steps:

  1. Place the lead on the grid.
  2. Move the lead until the brilliance decreases significantly.

Decreasing brilliance of the test lamp indicates a break in the continuity of the grid line. Refer to Rear Window Defogger Inoperative or Defoggers and Heated Mirrors Always On for the electrical diagnosis of the rear window defogger system.