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Rear Window Defrost (EMTC with 1.0L engine or DATC)

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When the rear window defrost switch (located in the HVAC module) is activated, a message is sent to the BCM through the MS-CAN. When the BCM receives the request, it grounds the control circuit to activate the rear window defrost relay (located in the BJB). When the rear window defrost is activated from the switch, the rear window defrost grid is energized. The rear window defrost system may also be automatically activated as an extra load for accelerated engine warm-up, however the defrost switch status LED will remain off unless the defrost switch is activated.

The BCM deactivates the rear window defrost relay when one of these conditions is met:

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