Kia Optima Hybrid Owner's Manual Quiz
Body Electrical System

Windshield De-Icer Repair Procedures

In this manual: Body Electrical System
General Information — 4Engine Mechanical System — 50Engine Electrical System — 20Emission Control System — 30Engine Control System/Fuel System — 84Automatic Transmission — 98Drive Shaft and Axle — 15Suspension System — 36Steering — 12Restraints — 50Brake System — 38Body (Interior and Exterior) — 54Body Electrical System — 233Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 57
4steps
~24min
2/5difficulty
Done 0 of 4

Inspection

  1. Remove the hood top cover. (Refer to Wiper)
  2. Disconnect the windshield de-icer connector (A) from the wiper motor linkage.
  3. Check for continuity in the de-icer line terminals.
  4. Turn the ignition and windshield de-icer switch ON, then measure the voltage between the terminals on the wire harness side of the de-icer connector.

    OK: Battery voltage is normal.

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