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Diagnostic Test

  1. VERIFY DTC B106B-REAR DEFROST CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW IS ACTIVE 
    1. Ensure the Rear Defogger is switched off.
    2. With the scan tool, erase TIPM DTCs.
    3. Operate the Rear Defogger Switch several times.
    4. With the scan tool, read TIPM DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display active DTC B106B-REAR DEFROST CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. INSPECT (C515) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT AT REAR WINDOW GRID 
    1. Inspect (C515) Rear Window Defogger Control Output wiring at rear window grid. If necessary remove trim around rear window.
    2. Check for a chafed, pierced or pinched wire. Also look for a metal object that may cause a short to ground condition at the grid.

      Were there any problems found?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  3
  3. Vehicle equipped with heated mirrors 

    Is this vehicle equipped with heated mirrors?

    Yes 

    • Go to step  4

    No 

    • Go to step  6
  4. DISCONNECT MIRROR AND RECHECK DTC 
    NOTE: For this step disconnect each outside rearview mirror one at a time and recheck DTC's
    1. With the scan tool, erase TIPM DTCs.
    2. Operate the Rear Defogger Switch several times.
    3. With the scan tool, read TIPM DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display active DTC B106B-REAR DEFROST CONTROL CIRCUIT LOW?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  5

      No 

  5. (C16) FUSED REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 1: Checking Fused Rear Window Defogger Control Output Circuit
    GC0100091Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off
    2. Both outside review mirrors should be disconnected at this time.
    3. Disconnect the TIPM C8 harness connector.
    4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (C16) Fused Rear Window Defogger Control Output circuit at the TIPM C8 harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  6
  6. (C515) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER CONTROL OUTPUT CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND 
    Fig 2: Checking Rear Window Defogger Control Output Circuit
    GC0100092Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
    1. Turn the ignition off
    2. Disconnect the Electric Heated Backlite (Power) 1- way connector.
    3. Disconnect the TIPM C8 harness connector.
    4. Measure the resistance between ground and the (C515) Rear Window Defogger Control Output circuit at the TIPM C8 harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 100 ohms?

      Yes 

      No 

      • Go to step  7
  7. TOTALLY INTEGRATED POWER MODULE 
    NOTE: Before continuing, check the TIPM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.
    1. Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors.
    2. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No