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.
Inspection Procedure
- CHECK FOR DTCs
- Select the DTC check on Techstream to check for communication errors.
Result
RESULT CHARTResult Proceed to No DTC is output A DTC are output (LIN communication) B
B: GO TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART .
A: Go to next step.
- Select the DTC check on Techstream to check for communication errors.
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY TECHSTREAM
- Select the Active Test, use Techstream to issue a control command, and then check the window defogger operation.
Air Conditioner:
DIAGNOSTIC NOTETester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note Defogger Relay (Rear) Turns rear window defogger OFF/ON -
OK: Go to step 5
NG: Go to next step.
- Select the Active Test, use Techstream to issue a control command, and then check the window defogger operation.
- REPLACE AIR CONDITIONER CONTROL ASSEMBLY
- Replace the air conditioner control assembly.
- CONFIRM REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER OPERATION
- Turn the engine switch on (IG), press the defogger switch, and check that the window defogger operates.
NG: REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
OK: END
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY TECHSTREAM
- Select the Active Test, use Techstream to issue a control command, and then check the DEFOG relay operation.
- Check that operation sound of the RR DEF relay is heardRESULT CHART
Result Proceed to Relay operating sound is heard OK Relay operating sound is not heard NG
OK: Go to step 9
NG: Go to next step.
- INSPECT RR DEF RELAY
See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
NG: REPLACE RR DEF RELAY
OK: Go to next step.
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (RR DEF RELAY - BATTERY POSITIVE)
- Disconnect the RR DEF relay.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below
Standard voltage: Engine room R/B, J/B
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1 - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 10 to 14 V
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE A/C NO. 2 FUSE, HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step.
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (RR DEF RELAY - A/C AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY)
- Disconnect the RR DEF relay and A/C amplifier assembly connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Condition Specified Condition 2 - E1-38 Always Below 1 Ω 2 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
- INSPECT RR DEF RELAY
See ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
NG: REPLACE RR DEF RELAY
OK: Go to next step.
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (RR DEF RELAY - BATTERY POSITIVE AND BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the RR DEF relay.
- Measure the voltage and resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance: Engine room R/B, J/B
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Condition Specified Condition 4 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω Standard voltage: Engine room R/B, J/B
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Condition Specified Condition 5 - Body ground Always 10 to 14 V
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE RR DEF FUSE, HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step.
- INSPECT NOISE FILTER
- Disconnect the noise filter connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Condition Specified Condition L20-1 - L20-2 Always Below 1 Ω L20-1 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPLACE NOISE FILTER
OK: Go to next step.
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (RR DEF RELAY - NOISE FILTER)
- Disconnect the RR DEF relay and defogger wire connectors.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Condition Specified Condition 3 - L20-2 Always Below 1 Ω 3 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step.
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (NOISE FILTER - DEFOGGER WIRE CONNECTOR)
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Condition Specified Condition L20-1 - L25-1 Always Below 1 Ω L20-1 - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- CHECK WIRE HARNESS (DEFOGGER WIRE CONNECTOR - BODY GROUND)
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below
Standard resistance
TESTER CONNECTION SPECIFIED CONDITION CHARTTester Connection Condition Specified Condition N1-1 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
NG: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER WIRE
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below
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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.
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