The Defrost System Does Not Shut Off Automatically
- B1 CHECK THE FCIM (FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE) OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: Heated Rear Window Element C402A .
- Disconnect: FCIM C2402A .
- Ignition ON.
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement/Action Negative Lead C402A-1 Ground
Is any voltage present?
- Yes : GO to B2
- No : GO to B4
- B2 CHECK THE REAR WINDOW DEFROST RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect: BJB C1035A .
- Measure:
Positive Lead Measurement/Action Negative Lead C1035A-23 Ground
Is the resistance greater than 10, 000 ohms?
- Yes : GO to B3
- No : REPAIR the circuit.
- B3 CHECK THE REAR WINDOW DEFROST RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
Is any voltage present?
- Yes : REPAIR the circuit.
- No : INSTALL a new BJB .
- B4 CHECK FOR CORRECT FCIM (FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE) OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect and inspect all the FCIM connectors.
- Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins as necessary
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- Reconnect the FCIM connectors and all previously disconnected rear window defrost system connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
- Operate the system and determine if the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?
- Yes
: CHECK OASIS
for any applicable Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs). If a TSB
exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW TSB
instructions. If no Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) address this concern, INSTALL a new FCIM
. REFER to: FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM)
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REFER to: FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM) .
REFER to: FRONT CONTROLS INTERFACE MODULE (FCIM) .
- No : The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues.