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Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the REAR DEFOG relay.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit terminal C19 and ground.
    • If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
  3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal A18 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the B+ fuse is open, test the control circuit terminal C19 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the REAR DEFOG relay.
  4. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal A19 and ground.
    • If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for an open/high resistance.
  5. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the rear window defogger grid.
  6. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal A and ground.
    • If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  7. Connect the X2 harness connector at the rear window defogger grid.
  8. Ignition ON, connect a 30A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal A18 and the control circuit terminal C19. Verify the rear window defogger grid is activated.
    • If the rear window defogger grid does not activate, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the rear window defogger grid.
  9. Connect a test lamp between the B+ circuit terminal A19 and the control circuit terminal C18.
  10. Command the rear window defogger ON and OFF with the rear defogger switch. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
    • If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.
    • If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the HVAC control module.
  11. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the REAR DEFOG relay.
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