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Test Lamp Bulb Brilliance Zones-Normal Grid Lines


Object Number: 259398  Size: SH
(1)0 Brilliance
(2)¼ Brilliance
(3)½ Brilliance
(4)¾ Brilliance
(5)Full Brilliance

Test all of the grid lines in at least two places in order to eliminate the possibility of bridging a break. Test each grid line a few millimeters from the center of the window.

Test Lamp Bulb Brilliance Zones-Broken Grid Lines


Object Number: 259400  Size: SH
(1)Full Brilliance
(2)Feed Bus Bar
(3)Full Brilliance
(4)Broken Grid
(5)No Light
(6)Ground Bus Bar
(7)No Light
(8)Broken Grid

If abnormal test lamp brilliance is apparent on a specific grid line complete the following steps:

  1. Place the lead on the grid.
  2. Move the lead until the brilliance decreases significantly.

Decreasing brilliance on the test lamp indicates a break in the continuity of the grid line. Refer to Defogger and Heated Mirrors in Electrical Diagnosis for the electrical diagnosis of the rear window defogger system.