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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2007RONDO L4-2.4LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSHEATED GLASS ELEMENTTESTING AND INSPECTIONWINDSHIELD DEICER
2007 Kia Rondo L4-2.4L
Windshield Deicer
2007 Kia Rondo L4-2.4LSECTION Windshield Deicer
WINDSHIELD DEICER
INSPECTION
1. Remove the cowl top cover.

2. Disconnect the windshield deicer connector (A) from the wiper motor linkage.

3. Check for continuity between the terminals of deicer lines.

4. Turn the ignition switch ON and the windshield deicer switch ON, then measure the voltage between the terminals of harness side deicer connector.
OK : approx. Battery voltage (12 V)
INSPECTION
1. Remove the cowl top cover.
2. Disconnect the windshield deicer connector (A) from the wiper motor linkage.
3. Check for continuity between the terminals of deicer lines.
4. Turn the ignition switch ON and the windshield deicer switch ON, then measure the voltage between the terminals of harness side deicer connector.
OK : approx. Battery voltage (12 V)
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.