Body Electrical System

Rear Window Defogger Switch

8steps
~48min
2/5difficulty
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Repair Procedures

Inspection

  1. Electrical body system faults can be quickly diagnosed using the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS/GDS).

    The diagnostic system (KDS/GDS) provides the following information.

    1. Self-Diagnosis: Checks malfunction and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

    2. Current Data: Check the system input/output status.

    3. Actuation Test: Check the system operating status

    4. Additional function: Control of other functions, including the setting parameter system and zero point adjustment.

  2. Select "Vehicle Model" and "Body Control Module (BCM)" for inspection using the tester.

  3. Select the "Current Data" menu to view the current input/output data status.

  4. To forcibly activate the input value of the module under test, select the "Activation Test" option.

Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

  2. Remove the heater and A/C control unit.

    (Refer to Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - "Heater and A/C Control Assembly (Manual)")

    (Refer to Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning - "Heater and A/C Control"). Unit (FATC)

Installation

  1. Install the heater and A/C control unit.

  2. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Test yourself

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