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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Defogger System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Defogger System Check

2

  1. Disconnect the rear defogger relay in the rear compartment relay center 2.
  2. Use the J 39200 digital multimeter (DMM) in order to measure the resistance between the relay harness terminal C3 and ground.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

0-5 ohms

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. Disconnect the body control module (PZM).
  2. Measure the resistance between the relay harness terminal C3 and ground.

Is the resistance within the specified range?

0-5 ohms

Go to Step 7

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

4

  1. Disconnect the HTD MIR fuse in the rear compartment fuse block.
  2. Disconnect the HTD BACKLT fuse in the rear compartment fuse block.
  3. Connect a test light between the relay terminal C1 and ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Connect the HTD MIR fuse in the rear compartment fuse block.
  2. Connect the HTD BACKLT fuse in the rear compartment fuse block.
  3. Connect the test light between the positive feed bus of the rear defogger and ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for any faulty connections and/or improper terminal tension at the relay connector. Refer to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Defogger System Check

Go to Step 10

7

Test CKT 193 (WHT) for a short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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8

Test CKT 293 (PPL) for a short to B+. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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9

    • Test CKT 267 (ORN) for a short to B+. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.
    • Test CKT 270 (TAN) for a short to B+. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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10

Replace the rear defogger relay.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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