Pinpoint Test J: The Defrost System Is Inoperative - MKZ
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- J1 CHECK THE DTCs
- Refer to the results from the previous SJB self-test.
- Was DTC B1345 retrieved?
- J2 CHECK CIRCUIT CH122 (WH/OG) FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: SJB C2280D
- Disconnect: HVAC C2356A
- Measure the resistance between SJB C2280D-16, circuit CH122 (WH/OG), harness side and ground.
- Is the resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?
- YES : INSTALL a new HVAC. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL article. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.
- J3 CHECK THE SJB REAR DEFROST SWITCH REQUEST PID (RDEF_SW)
- Key in ON position.
- Enter the following diagnostic mode on the diagnostic tool: DataLogger - SJB
- Monitor the SJB PID RDEF_SW while pressing the rear defrost switch.
- Does the PID value agree with the rear defrost switch when pressed?
- J4 CHECK CIRCUIT CH122 (WH/OG) FOR AN OPEN CIRCUIT
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: SJB C2280D
- Disconnect: HVAC C2356A
- Measure the resistance between SJB C2280D-16, circuit CH122 (WH/OG), harness side and HVAC C2356A-10, circuit CH122 (WH/OG), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- YES : INSTALL a new HVAC. REFER to CLIMATE CONTROL article. TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit. TEST the system for normal operation.
- J5 CHECK THE SJB OUTPUT
- Turn the rear defroster ON. Measure the voltage across the rear window defrost grid terminals.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- YES : REPAIR the rear window defrost grid or INSTALL a new rear window glass. REFER to Window Grid Wire Repair , Window Glass - Rear . TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : Go to J6.
- J6 CHECK CIRCUIT CLS38 (VT/WH) VOLTAGE
- Key in OFF position.
- Connect: SJB C2280A
- Disconnect: Antenna module C4194B
- Key in ON position.
- Turn the rear defroster ON.
- Measure the voltage between antenna module C4194B-1, circuit CLS38 (VT/WH), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- YES : INSPECT antenna module jumper harness and rear window defrost grid ground circuit for damage and repair as necessary. If jumper harness and defrost grid ground wire are OK, INSTALL a new antenna module.
- NO : VERIFY SJB fuse 8 (30A) is OK. If OK, go to J7. If not OK, REFER to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS to identify the possible causes of the circuit short. TEST the system for normal operation.
- J7 CHECK FOR POWER TO THE SJB HEATED BACKLIGHT CIRCUIT
- Key in OFF position.
- Disconnect: SJB C2280A
- Measure the voltage between SJB C2280A-29, circuit SBB06 (BN/RD), harness side and ground.
- Is the voltage greater than 10 volts?
- YES : Go to J8.
- NO : VERIFY battery junction box (BJB) fuse 6 (40A) is OK. If OK, REPAIR the circuit. If not OK, REFER to SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS to identify the possible causes of the circuit short. TEST the system for normal operation.
- J8 CHECK CIRCUIT CLS38 (VT/WH) FOR AN OPEN
- Disconnect: SJB C2280E
- Key in OFF position.
- Measure the resistance between SJB C2280E-1, circuit CLS38 (VT/WH), harness side and antenna module C4194B-1, circuit CLS38 (VT/WH), harness side.
- Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?
- YES : Go to J9.
- NO : REPAIR the circuit(s). TEST the system for normal operation.
- J9 CHECK FOR CORRECT SJB OPERATION
- Disconnect all SJB connectors.
- Check for:
- corrosion.
- pushed-out pins.
- Connect all SJB connectors 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 SJB. REFER to MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRONIC MODULES article for the removal and installation procedure. TEST the system for normal operation.
- NO : The system is operating correctly at this time. Concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector. CLEAR the DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. TEST the system for normal operation.