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Heated Glass Element Relay: Testing and Inspection




REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY

Component Function Check


1. CHECK FUNCTION

With CONSULT
1.Select "REAR DEFOGGER" in "ACTIVE TEST" of "IPDM E/R" using CONSULT.
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- Refer to "Diagnosis Procedure" .


Diagnosis Procedure


1. CHECK FUSE

1.Turn power switch OFF.
2.Check that the following fuse is not fusing.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 2.
NO- Replace the fuse after repairing the applicable circuit.

2. CHECK IPDM E/R OUTPUT SIGNAL

1.Turn power switch ON.
2.Check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.





Is the inspection result normal?
YES- GO TO 3.
NO- Replace IPDM E/R.

3. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Refer to"Intermittent Incident" Intermittent Incident.
- INSPECTION END