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Rear Window Defogger Circuit Check

  1. CHECK FUSES 

    Check if any of the following fuses in IPDM E/R are blown.

    IPDM E/R COMPONENT PARTS

    COMPONENT PARTS AMPERE FUSE NO.
    IPDM E/R 15A 46
    IPDM E/R 15A 47

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.

  2. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect rear window defogger.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between rear window defogger connector D406 terminal + and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINALS REFERENCE CHART

      Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      D406 + Ground Rear window defogger switch ON. Battery voltage
      Rear window defogger switch OFF. 0
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Rear Window Defogger Connector D406 Terminal + And Ground
      G04902835

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

    NG: GO TO  4.

  3. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check continuity between rear window defogger connector D604 terminal - and ground.

      - - Ground : Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    OK: Check filament. Refer to "FILAMENT CHECK ".

    • If filament is OK.

      Check the condition of the harness and the connector.

    • If filament is NG.

      Repair filament.

      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Rear Window Defogger Connector D604 Terminal - And Ground
      G04902836

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

  4. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY OUTPUT SIGNAL 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between IPDM E/R connector E124 terminal 60 and ground.
      CONNECTOR TERMINALS REFERENCE CHART

      Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      E124 60 Ground Rear window defogger switch ON Battery voltage
      Rear window defogger switch OFF 0
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/R Connector And Ground
      G04902834

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R ".

    NG: Repair or replace harness.