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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Defogger System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Defogger System Check

2

  1. Remove the Rear Window Defogger Relay
  2. Connect a J 39200 between the Rear Window Defogger Relay cavity A2 for the PPL (293) wire and a known good ground.
  3. Measure voltage at this point.

Is voltage greater than the specified value?

1 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Locate and repair the short to B+ in PPL (293) wire.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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4

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Connect a J 39200 between the Rear Window Defogger Relay cavity A1 for the ORN (267) wire and a known good ground.
  3. Measure the voltage at this point.

Is the voltage measured above the specified value?

1 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

  1. Disconnect connector C3 at the Heater and A/C Controller.
  2. Connect a J 39200 between the Rear Window Defogger Relay cavity A1 for the ORN (267) wire and a known good ground.
  3. Measure the voltage at this point.

Is the voltage measured above the specified value?

1 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

Locate and repair the short to B+ in the ORN 267 wire.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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7

Replace the Rear Window Defogger Relay.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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8

Replace the Heater and A/C Controller

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Defogger System Check

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