Rear Window Defogger

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

Description

Heats the heating wire with the power supply from the retractable hard top control unit to prevent the rear window from fogging up.


Component Function Check


1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

1.Perform Active Test ("REAR DEFOGGER") with CONSULT.
2.Touch "ON".
3.Check that the rear window heating wire is getting warmer.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Rear window defogger is OK.
NO- Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" .


Diagnosis Procedure


1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1.Turn ignition switch ON.
2.Check voltage between rear window defogger connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal
YES- GO TO 2.
NO- GO TO 3.

2. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT

1.Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.Disconnect rear window defogger connector.
3.Check continuity between rear window defogger harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 4.
NO- Repair or replace harness and ground.

3. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER CIRCUIT 1

1.Turn ignition switch OFF.
2.Disconnect retractable hard top control unit connector and rear window defogger connector.
3.Check continuity between retractable hard top control unit and rear window defogger harness connector.





4.Check continuity between retractable hard top control unit and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- Replace retractable hard top control unit. Refer to "Removal and Installation" Removal and Installation.
NO- Repair or replace harness and ground.

4. CHECK FILAMENT

Check filament.
Refer to "Component Inspection"
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 5.
NO- Repair filament.

5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Check intermittent incident.
Refer to "Intermittent Incident" Intermittent Incident
- INSPECTION END.


Component Inspection


1. CHECK FILAMENT

Check the filament for damage or blown.
Refer to "Inspection and Repair" Filament
Is the inspection result normal?
YES- INSPECTION END.
NO- Repair filament.