Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Defogger Schematics Connector End View Reference: Stationary Windows Connector End Views | |||
1 | Did you perform the Defogger Diagnostic System Check? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Does the indicator illuminate? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 8 |
3 | Connect a test lamp between the rear window defogger grid and a good ground. Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 |
4 | Connect a test lamp between the left side of the rear window defogger grid and the right side of the rear window defogger grid. Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 10 |
5 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 7 |
6 | Test the supply voltage circuit of the rear window defogger for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 9 |
7 | Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the LGM for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 11 |
8 | Inspect for poor connection 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 14 | Go to Step 12 |
9 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the LGM. 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 14 | Go to Step 13 |
10 | Repair an open or a high resistance in the ground circuit of the rear window defogger. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
11 | Repair a short to ground in the supply voltage circuit of the rear window defogger. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
12 | Replace the HVAC Control Module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems - Automatic or HVAC Control Module Replacement in HVAC Systems - Manual. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
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Important:: Perform the set up procedure for the LGM. Refer to Rear Body Control Module Programming in Body Rear End. Replace the LGM. Refer to Liftgate Control Module Replacement in Body Rear End. Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 14 | -- |
14 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 2 |