Diagnosis Procedure
- CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY OPERATION
- Push the ignition switch to ON.
- Check that an operation noise of rear window defogger relay [located in fuse block (J/B)] can be heard when pressing the rear window defogger switch ON and OFF.
Is the inspection result normal-
YES
GO TO 2 .
NO
GO TO 5 .
- CHECK FUSE
Check if the following fuse in fuse block (J/B) is blown.
Component
Capacity
Fuse No.
Fuse block (J/B)
10A
22
Is the inspection result normal-
YES
GO TO 3 .
NO
Replace the blown fuse after repairing the affected circuit.
- CHECK FOR VOLTAGE FROM THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY
- Connect a voltmeter between fuse block (J/B) and ground.
- While pressing the rear window defogger switch ON and OFF, check for voltage between fuse block (J/B) and ground.
(+)
(-)
Condition
Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
Fuse block (J/B)
Connector
Terminal
M4
5P
Ground
Rear window defogger switch
ON
Battery voltage
OFF
0
Is the inspection result normal?
YES
GO TO 4 .
NO
Perform rear window defogger relay diagnosis. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure .
- CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH INDICATOR CIRCUIT
- Press rear window defogger switch.
- Check for voltage between A/C auto amp. connector and ground.
(+)
(-)
Condition
Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
A/C auto amp.
Connector
Terminal
M137
35
Ground
Rear window defogger switch
ON
Battery voltage
OFF
0
Is the inspection result normal-
YES
Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to Removal and Installation .
NO
Repair or replace harness.
- CHECK A/C AUTO AMP. (REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH) FUNCTION
CONSULT
- Select "REAR DEFOGGER" of "BCM".
- Select "REAR DEF SW" in "Data Monitor" mode.
- Check that the function operates normally according to the following conditions:
Monitor Item
Condition
status
REAR DEF SW
Rear window defogger switch
Pressed
On
Released
Off
Is the inspection result normal-
YES
GO TO 8 .
NO
GO TO 6 .
- CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER ON SIGNAL CIRCUIT
Check voltage between BCM connector and ground.
(+)
(-)
Condition
Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
BCM
Connector
Terminal
M18
32
Ground
Rear window defogger switch
ON
0
OFF
5
Is the inspection result normal-
YES
Replace BCM. Refer to Removal and Installation .
NO
GO TO 7 .
- CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
- Push ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect BCM and front air control.
- Check continuity between BCM connector and A/C auto amp.
BCM
A/C auto amp.
Continuity
Connector
Terminal
Connector
Terminal
M18
32
M137
15
Yes
- Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.
BCM
Ground
Continuity
Connector
Terminal
M18
32
No
Is the inspection result normal-
YES
Replace A/C auto amp. Refer to Removal and Installation .
NO
Repair or replace harness.
- CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY GROUND CIRCUIT
CONSULT
- Select "REAR DEFOGGER" of "BCM."
- Select "REAR DEFOGGER" in "Active Test" mode.
- Touch "On".
- Check voltage between fuse block (J/B) connector and ground.
(+)
(-)
Condition
Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
Fuse block (J/B)
Connector
Terminal
M4
6P
Ground
Rear window defogger active test
ON
0
OFF
Battery voltage
Is the inspection result normal-
YES
GO TO 11 .
NO
GO TO 9 .
- CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY CIRCUIT
Check voltage between fuse block (J/B) connector and ground.
(+)
(-)
Condition
Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
Fuse block (J/B)
Connector
Terminal
M4
6P
Ground
Rear window defogger switch
ON
0
OFF
Battery voltage
Is the inspection result normal-
YES
Replace rear window defogger relay.
NO
GO TO 10 .
- CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
- Push ignition switch to OFF.
- Disconnect BCM and fuse block (J/B).
- Check continuity between BCM connector and fuse block (J/B) connector.
BCM
Fuse block (J/B)
Continuity
Connector
Terminal
Connector
Terminal
M19
61
M4
6P
Yes
- Check continuity between fuse block (J/B) connector and ground.
Fuse block (J/B)
Ground
Continuity
Connector
Terminal
M4
6P
No
Is the inspection result normal-
YES
Perform rear window defogger relay component inspection. Refer to Component Inspection . If OK, replace BCM. Refer to Removal and Installation .
NO
Repair or replace harness.
- CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY-2
Check rear window defogger relay-2.
Refer to Component Inspection .
Is the inspection result normal-
YES
GO TO 12 .
NO
Replace rear window defogger relay-2.
- CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Check intermittent incident.
Refer to Intermittent Incident .
Is the inspection result normal-
YES
Check the following.
- Battery power supply circuit.
- Fuse block (J/B).
NO
Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.