Description
Power is supplied to the rear window defogger with BCM control.
1.CHECK FUNCTION
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check that an operation noise of rear window defogger relay can be heard when turning the rear window defogger switch ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Rear window defogger relay function is OK.
NO >> Refer to DEF "Diagnosis Procedure"
Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to DEF "Wiring Diagram".
1.CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect rear window defogger relay connector.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between rear window defogger relay harness connector and
ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> GO TO 2.
2.CHECK FUSE
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check 10A fuse (No. 5).
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Check ignition power supply circuit. Refer to PG "Wiring Diagram - Ignition Power Supply -".
NO >> If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.
3.CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM connector.
3. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and rear window defogger
relay harness connector.
4. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
4.CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY
Refer to DEF "Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS "Removal and Installation" (with Intelligent Key) or BCS "Removal and Installation" (without Intelligent Key).
NO >> Replace rear window defogger relay.
Component Inspection
Check continuity between terminal 3 and 5, 6 and 7.


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Maintenance precautions
When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precautions
which should be closely observed.
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Uniform tire quality grading
DOT (Department of Transportation) Quality
Grades: All passenger car tires must conform to
federal safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Quality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 ...