Rear Window Defogger Relay Inspection

2004 Suzuki XL-7 EX, 4WDSECTION Rear Window Defogger Relay Inspection
  1. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
  2. Remove rear window defogger relay (1) from fuse / relay box (2).
    Fig 1: Removing Rear Window Defogger Relay
    G01356594Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Check that there is no continuity between terminal "c" and "d". If there is continuity, replace relay.
  4. Connect that there is continuity between terminals "c" and "d" when a 12 V battery is connected to terminals "a" and "b".

    If malfunction is found, replace it with a new one.

Fig 2: Checking Rear Window Defogger Relay
G01356595Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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