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B0969



B0969 02

Rear Demist Indicator, Short to Ground







Fault symptom
- Rear window heater Indicator lamp not working.

On-board diagnosis

Type of diagnosis:
- Continuous

Enable criteria:
- Ignition ON.
- Electrically heated rear window activated

Fault criteria:
- When current on output exceeds 1A.

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

Diagnosis regards:
- Electrical fault in connecting leads or component.

Functions in the diagnostic tool related to the fault:

Test value:
- Rear Demist Indication
(See also description of readings/activations in diagnostic tool)