Windshield Deicer does not Operate [06/2018 - ]: Procedure
- CHECK AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
- Check that the air conditioning system can be operated using the remote touch.
HINT:
Both the windshield deicer system operation signal and air-conditioning system operation signal are transmitted to the air-conditioning amplifier assembly through same communication line.
OK
The air conditioning system operates normally.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
GO TO AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM. Refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [06/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [08/2020 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 2
- Check that the air conditioning system can be operated using the remote touch.
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Active Test.
- Perform the Active Test according to the display on the Techstream.
Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test
Tester Display Measurement Item Control Range Diagnostic Note Deicer Relay (Front) Windshield deicer wire (windshield glass) OFF or ON - Body Electrical > Air Conditioner > Active Test
Tester Display Deicer Relay (Front) OK
The windshield deicer system operates normally.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
See step 5
Result:
OK
See step 3
- REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
- Replace the air conditioning amplifier assembly with a new or known good one.
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - ]
- Check that the windshield deicer system operates normally.
OK
The windshield deicer system operates normally.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
END (AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE)
Result:
NG
See step 4
- Replace the air conditioning amplifier assembly with a new or known good one.
- REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
- Replace the radio receiver assembly with a new or known good one.
Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2020] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 09/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]
- Check that the windshield deicer system operates normally.
OK
The windshield deicer system operates normally.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
END (RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE)
Result:
NG
REPLACE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - ]
- Replace the radio receiver assembly with a new or known good one.
- INSPECT DEICER RELAY
- Inspect the DEICER relay.
Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [06/2018 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 6
- Inspect the DEICER relay.
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DEICER RELAY - IG POWER SUPPLY)
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
*a DEICER Relay Holder Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition DEICER relay holder terminal 1 - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V DEICER relay holder terminal 5 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 7
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DEICER RELAY - AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)
- Disconnect G39 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
*a DEICER Relay Holder - Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition DEICER relay holder terminal 2 - G39-17 (FDEF) Always Below 1 Ω DEICER relay holder terminal 2 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 8
- Disconnect G39 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
- CHECK AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
- Reconnect the G39 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
*a Component with harness connected
(Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly)Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition G39-17 (FDEF) - G39-4 (GND) Engine switch on (IG), Front wiper deicer switch on Below 1 V G39-17 (FDEF) - G39-4 (GND) Engine switch on (IG), Front wiper deicer switch off 11 to 14 V Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPLACE AIR CONDITIONING AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
Result:
OK
See step 9
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DEICER RELAY - WINDSHIELD DEICER WIRE (WINDSHIELD GLASS))
- Disconnect A59 windshield deicer wire (windshield glass) connector.
*a DEICER Relay Holder - Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition DEICER relay holder terminal 3 - A59-1 (B) Always Below 1 Ω DEICER relay holder terminal 3 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ higher Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 10
- Disconnect A59 windshield deicer wire (windshield glass) connector.
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (WINDSHIELD DEICER WIRE (WINDSHIELD GLASS) - BODY GROUND)
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A59-2 (E) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
OK
REPLACE WINDSHIELD DEICER WIRE (WINDSHIELD GLASS). Refer to REMOVAL [06/2018 - 08/2021] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.