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Heated Glass Element Relay: Testing and Inspection

1. Check fuses.
a. Fuse 15 in the Junction Block
b. Fuse 8 and 12 in the Power Distribution Center.

Rear Window Defogger Relay (EBL):




2. Remove the rear window defogger relay (EBL) fro the Junction Block .
3. Using voltmeter, test battery voltage:
a. Test rear window defogger relay terminals 11 for battery voltage. If voltage is OK, go to Step 2. If voltage is not OK, repair A4 circuit.
b. Test rear window defogger relay terminals 15 for battery voltage. If voltage is OK, go to Step 3. If voltage is not OK, repair circuit between terminal 15 and fuse 15 in the Junction Block.
c. Use a known good relay.