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Schematic Reference: Defogger Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Stationary Windows Connector End Views

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Did you perform the Defogger Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Defogger

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  1. Start the engine.
  2. Command the rear window defogger indicator ON and OFF, by depressing the rear window defogger switch.
  3. Observe the rear window defogger indicator on the HVAC Control Module.

Does the rear window defogger indicator turn ON and OFF with each command?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector C2 of the Body Control Module (BCM).
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between battery positive voltage and the secondary rear defogger switch signal circuit of the HVAC Control Module.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

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Test the secondary rear defogger switch signal circuit of the HVAC Control Module for short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the BCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HVAC Control Module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

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Important:: Perform the set up procedure for the BCM.

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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Replace the HVAC Control Module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2