Circuit/System Description

2022 Chevrolet Trax LT, AWDSECTION Circuit/System Description

For an overview of the component/system, refer to: Rear Window Defogger Description and OperationΒ 

Circuit Description
B+ - Relay Switch Supplied from a fuse.
E18 Rear Defogger Grid Control - Component The output circuit is switched to 12 V to activate the component.
Control - Relay Coil The output circuit is switched to 12 V to activate the component.
E18 Rear Defogger Grid Ground - Component Chassis Ground
Ground - Relay Coil Chassis Ground
Component Description
X50A Fuse Block - Underhood The fuse block houses various fuses and relays.
E18 Rear Defogger Grid Window defoggers are parallel resistive conductors in or on the glass that heat up when electric power is applied.
K33 HVAC Control Module The control module controls a series of actuators to ensure optimal heating, ventilation and air conditioning of the passenger compartment. The control module does this by reading values from a variety of sensors and interprets the data and adjusts the actuators accordingly.
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