Heated Glass Element Relay: Testing and Inspection

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY





Description
The rear window defogger is operated by turning the rear window defogger switch ON.




Component Function Check
1.CHECK FUNCTION
1. Perform IPDM E/R Active Test ("REAR DEFOGGER") using CONSULT-III.
2. Touch "ON".
3. Check that the rear window heating wire is getting warmer.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - Rear window defogger relay function is OK.
NO - SEE Diagnosis Procedure




Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK FUSE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check the 15A fuse (No. 41 and 42 located in IPDM E/R).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES - GO TO 2.
NO - Replace the blown fuse after repairing the affected circuit if a fuse is blown.
2.CHECK IPDM E/R OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Perform IPDM E/R Active Test ("REAR DEFOGGER") using CONSULT-III.
2. Touch "ON".
3. Check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES - INSPECTION END
NO - Replace IPDM E/R. IPDM E/R (With I-Key) (With Intelligent Key system) or IPDM E/R (Without I-Key) (Without Intelligent Key system).