Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Symptoms - Stationary Windows: Notes
Important: For the inside rearview mirror with the automatic Day/Night feature or the rear window defogger (w/CJ2), review the system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to the following:
For the rear window defogger (w/CJ2) system, perform the following steps before using the symptom tables:
- Perform Diagnostic System Check - Defogger before using the symptom tables in order to verify that the following conditions are true:
- No DTCs are set.
- The control modules can communicate via the serial data link.
- Review the rear window defogger system operation in order to familiarize yourself with the system functions. Refer to Rear Window Defogger Description and Operation .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.