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Rear Defogger and Heated Mirror Diagnostic System Check

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Install the scan tool.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  4. Select display DTC function with the scan tool.
  5. Check for any (BCM, IPC, PCM, AND DOORS) stored DTCs.

No DTCs are stored in memory or current status.

DTC is stored in memory or current status (refer to appropriate DTC table).

2

  1. Start engine and allow vehicle to idle in Park.
  2. Press the Rear Defogger switch once and release.
  1. Switch returns to the rest position.
  2. Rear Window Defogger Indicator turns ON.
  3. Rear Defogger Grid becomes warm.
  4. Outside Rearview Mirrors turn ON.
  5. The Rear Window Defogger Indicator, Rear Defogger Grid, and the Outside Rearview Mirrors turn OFF in approximately 10 minutes.
    • Rear defogger/Heated mirrors inop-indicator work (C60).
    • Rear defogger inop, Heated mirrors/Indicator Works (C60).
    • Rear defogger/Heated mirrors inop-indicator work(CJ2).
    • Rear defogger inop, Heated mirrors/Indicator Works (CJ2).
    • Outside rearview mirrors are inoperative but the rear defogger grid operates normally (refer to the DOORS section for diagnosis).

3

Press the Rear Defogger switch once and release.

  1. Switch returns to the rest position.
  2. The Rear Window Defogger Indicator, Rear Defogger Grid, and the Outside Rearview Mirrors remain ON for approximately 5 minutes and then turn OFF.
    • Rear defogger/Heated mirrors inop-indicator work (C60).
    • Rear defogger inop, Heated mirrors/Indicator Works (C60).
    • Rear defogger/Heated mirrors inop-indicator work(CJ2).
    • Rear defogger inop, Heated mirrors/Indicator Works (CJ2).
    • Outside rearview mirrors are inoperative but the rear defogger grid operates normally (refer to the DOORS section for diagnosis).

4

  1. Press the Rear Defogger switch once and release.
  2. Press the Rear Defogger switch a second time and release.

The Rear Window Defogger Indicator, Rear Defogger Grid, and the Outside Rearview Mirrors remain ON until the Rear Defogger switch is pressed a second time.

    • Rear defogger/Heated mirrors inop-indicator work (C60).
    • Rear defogger inop, Heated mirrors/Indicator Works (C60).
    • Rear defogger/Heated mirrors inop-indicator work(CJ2).
    • Rear defogger inop, Heated mirrors/Indicator Works (CJ2).
    • Outside rearview mirrors are inoperative but the rear defogger grid operates normally (refer to the DOORS section for diagnosis).

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.