Defogger Indicator Always On

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Step	Action	Yes	No
Schematic Reference: Defogger Schematics Connector End View Reference: Stationary Windows Connector End Views
1	Did you review the operation of the rear window defogger system and perform the necessary inspections?	Go to Step 2	Go to Symptoms - Stationary Windows
2	Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Observe the rear window defogger indicator on the HVAC Control Assembly. Command the rear window defogger indicator ON and OFF, by depressing the rear window defogger switch on the HVAC Control Assembly. Does the indicator turn ON and OFF with each command?	Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems	Go to Step 3
3	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the harness connector C3 of the HVAC Control Assembly. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF. Connect a test lamp between terminal D, the supply voltage circuit of the rear window defogger and a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate?	Go to Step 5	Go to Step 4
4	Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC Control Assembly. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition?	Go to Step 7	Go to Step 6
5	Repair a short to voltage in the supply voltage circuit of the rear window defogger. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair?	Go to Step 7	-
6	Replace the HVAC Control Assembly. Refer to HVAC Control Assembly Replacement (Chevrolet) or HVAC Control Assembly Replacement (Pontiac) in HVAC Systems - Manual. Did you complete the replacement?	Go to Step 7	-
7	Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition?	System OK	Go to Step 2