Rear Defogger Relay Control Circuit Open/Shorted to Ground

2002 Jeep Liberty Limited Edition 2WD V6-3.7L VIN KSECTION Rear Defogger Relay Control Circuit Open/Shorted to Ground

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SYMPTOM
REAR DEFOGGER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT OPEN/SHORTED TO GROUND

WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition ON.

SET CONDITION
When the BCM detects no voltage on the Rear Window Defogger Control circuit due to an open or shorted to ground.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Code active
- Relay open or shorted
- Junction block rear window defogger relay control shorted to ground
- Junction block - rear window defogger relay control open
- Body control module
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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