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For 1990-2009 cars only

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IMPORTANT:

  1. Inspect the condition of IGN E , HVAC and RR defogger fuse. If any fuse is open, locate and repair source of the overload.
  2. Verify that grounds G203, G204 and G420 are clean and tight.

1

Was the Defogger System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Defogger System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Connect a test lamp between CKT 1093 (PPL) and ground at the defogger grid connector.
  3. Press the rear defogger switch once.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 6

3

Locate the open in CKT 1450 (BLK) between the grid and G420.

Did you find an open?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the open in CKT 1450 (BLK) between the grid and G420.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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5

Replace the rear window defogger grid.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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6

Connect a test lamp between the RR defogger fuse located in the underhood fuse block and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Locate and repair the open in CKT 1093 (PPL) between the rear window defogger grid and the underhood fuse block.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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8

  1. Ensure the test lamp is still connected at the RR defogger fuse.
  2. Gain access to connector C1 at the underhood fuse block.
  3. Connect a fused jumper wire (back probe), between cavity F8 and ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

9

  1. Disconnect the rear window defogger relay.
  2. Using the correct terminal adapter from J 35616 , connect a test lamp from cavity 85 to ground and then from cavity 30 to ground.

Does the test lamp light in both cavities?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the rear window defogger relay.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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11

Locate and repair the power feed from power distribution to the rear window defogger relay.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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12

Locate the open in CKT 193 (WHT) or CKT 1850 (BLK).

Did you find an open?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

13

Repair the open in CKT 193 (WHT) or CKT 1850 (BLK).

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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14

Replace the rear defogger switch (part of the electronic climate control module). Refer to Control Assembly Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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