Pinpoint Test K: The Defrost System Will Not Shut Off Automatically
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Lincoln MKX and 2007 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- K1 CHECK CIRCUIT CRD06 (BN/YE) FOR SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Disconnect: Heated Rear Window Relay
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between heated rear window relay pin 87, circuit CRD06 (BN/YE), harness side and ground.
- Is any voltage present?
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- YES : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : Go to K2.
- K2 CHECK CIRCUIT CH122 (WH/OG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure the voltage between heated rear window relay pin 85, circuit CBP45 (YE), harness side and heated rear window relay pin 86, circuit CH122 (WH/OG), harness side.
- Is any voltage present?
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- K3 CHECK THE HVAC MODULE
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: EATC C228B or EMTC C2357A
- Key in ON position.
- Measure the voltage between heated rear window relay pin 85, circuit CBP45 (YE), harness side and heated rear window relay pin 86, circuit CH122 (WH/OG), harness side.
- Is any voltage present?
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- YES : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : INSTALL a new HVAC module. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL . TEST the system for normal operation.
- K4 CHECK THE HEATED REAR WINDOW RELAY
- Carry out the Heated Rear Window Relay Component Test. Refer to Refer to COMPONENT TESTING.
- Did the heated rear window relay pass the component test?
- YES : 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.
- NO : INSTALL a new heated rear window relay. TEST the system for normal operation.