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Defoggers -- Rear Window: Testing: Relay

  1. Disconnect three wire connector at relay. Connect a jumper wire from accessory terminal on fuse panel to "X" terminal on relay. Connect another jumper wire from accessory terminal on fuse panel to yellow (Brown-Matador) wire terminal on switch. Connect a third jumper from white (yellow-Matador) wire terminal on switch to "P" terminal on relay.
  2. Connect a 12 volt test lamp from "L" terminal on relay to a good ground. With ignition switch in "ACC" position, test lamp should light. With switch depressed to "ON" position, lamp should light and remain on for 7-13 minutes (Pacer), 8-12 minutes (All Others).
    Fig 1: Testing Gremlin, Concord, AMX & Matador Window Grids Using Voltmeter By Checking Voltage Drop For Grid Continuity
    G09347039Courtesy of AMERICAN MOTORS/RENAULT CORP.
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