Window Defogger Switch: Inspection

INSPECT REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Inspect the defogger switch.
  1. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2 and negative (-) lead to terminal 3. Check that the indicator light turns on. If the result is not as specified, replace the switch or bulb.
    
    Fig 1: Checking Defogger Switch
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2. Inspect the defogger timer operation.
  1. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2 and negative (-) lead to terminal 3.
  2. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 6 through a 1.4 W test bulb.
  3. Turn the defogger switch ON. Check that:
    - The indicator light in the switch and test bulb turn on.
    - After approximately 12 to 18 minutes, the indicator light and test bulb turn off.
      If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.
      
      Fig 2: Checking Defogger Timer Operation
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