Pinpoint Test H: The Defrost System Is Inoperative
- H1 CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE HEATED EXTERIOR MIRRORS
- H2 CHECK FOR VOLTAGE AT THE HEATED REAR WINDOW
- Disconnect: Heated Rear Window C402a.
- With the engine running, press the heated rear window switch to the ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the heated rear window C402a, circuit 15S-HB19 (GN/BU), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- Yes
: For 4-door or wagon, Go to H4.
For 3-door, INSTALL a new heated rear window. REFER to LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : Go to H3.
- H3 CHECK CIRCUIT 15S-HB19 (GN/BU) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: CJB C270a.
- Measure the resistance between the CJB C270a pin 5, circuit 15S-HB19 (GN/BU), harness side and the heated rear window C402a, circuit 15S-HB19 (GN/BU), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : INSTALL a new CJB. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H4 CHECK THE HEATED REAR WINDOW GROUND CIRCUIT
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Heated Rear Window C402b.
- Measure the resistance between the heated rear window C402b, circuit 31-HB19 (BK), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : INSTALL a new heated rear window. REFER to LIFTGATE WINDOW GLASS or REAR DOOR WINDOW GLASS . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H5 CHECK THE HEATED REAR WINDOW RELAY
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Heated Rear Window Relay C2021.
- Carry out the heated rear window relay component test. Refer to COMPONENT TESTING .
- Does the heated rear window relay pass the component test?
- Yes : Go to H6.
- No : INSTALL a new heated rear window relay. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H6 CHECK THE HEATED REAR WINDOW RELAY CONTROL
- H7 CHECK THE HEATED REAR WINDOW RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT 31S-HB31 (BK/OG)
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: Heater Control Module C2263.
- Measure the resistance between the heated rear window relay C2021 pin 85, circuit 31S-HB31 (BK/OG), harness side and the heater control module C2263 pin 1, circuit 31S-HB31 (BK/OG), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- H8 CHECK CIRCUIT 31S-HB31 (BK/OG) FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: CJB C270a.
- Measure the resistance between the CJB C270a pin 2, circuit 31S-HB31 (BK/OG), harness side and the heater control module C2263 pin 1, circuit 31S-HB31 (BK/OG), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- Yes : INSTALL a new CJB. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H9 CHECK THE POWER TO THE HEATED REAR WINDOW RELAY ON CIRCUIT 15-DA1 (GN/YE)
- H10 CHECK THE POWER TO THE HEATED REAR WINDOW RELAY ON CIRCUIT 30-DA1 (RD)
- Measure the voltage between the heated rear window relay C2021 pin 30, circuit 30-DA1 (RD), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- Yes : INSTALL a new CJB. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : Go to H12.
- H11 CHECK CIRCUIT 15-DA1 (GN/YE) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: CJB C270e.
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between the CJB C270e pin 10, circuit 15-DA1 (GN/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- Yes : INSTALL a new CJB. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H12 CHECK CIRCUIT 30-DA1 (RD) FOR AN OPEN
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: CJB C270g.
- Measure the voltage between the CJB C270g pin 1, circuit 30-DA1 (RD), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- Yes : INSTALL a new CJB. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- H13 CHECK FOR CORRECT HEATER CONTROL MODULE OPERATION
- Disconnect all the heater control module connections.
- Check for:
- Corrosion
- Pushed-out pins
- Connect all the heater control module connections and make sure they seat correctly.
- Operate the system and verify the concern is still present.
- Is the concern still present?
- Yes : INSTALL a new heater control module. Refer to CONTROL COMPONENTS . TEST the system for normal operation.
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. TEST the system for normal operation.