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B0283 06



B0283 06

Rear Demist Relay Circuit, Open/Short to Ground







Fault symptom
- Heated rear window, faulty function.

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:
- Continuous

Enable criteria:
- Ignition ON.

Fault criteria:
- Voltage on the control module output is below 6 V.

System reaction to a fault:
- None

Checking the wiring harness
- Move the wiring harness at several spots and in several directions to reveal intermittent breaks and short-circuits. Check switches, connectors and crimp connections for oxidation, retracted pins and pin clamping force.

Diagnostic help
- If there is a short-circuit to ground, the electrically operated rear window is constantly activated; if there is an open circuit, the rear window cannot be activated.