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2004 Toyota Celica GT, Standard

Defogger System: Inspection

2004 Toyota Celica GT, StandardSECTION Inspection

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Sequoia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Inspect defogger timer operation :
1. Connect the positive (+) lead from the voltmeter to terminal 1,2 and 14 of panel switch connector and negative (-) lead to terminal 10.
  
  Fig 1: Testing Defogger Timer
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2. When the switch is OFF, the voltage should be approx. 12V.
3. Turn the defogger switch ON and check that the indicator lights up and that the voltage is less than 1 V.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Defogger Indicator Light
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4. After 15 minutes, check that the switch is OFF and the voltage is approx. 12 V.
  If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.
Inspect defogger switch located in integration control panel switch circuit (connector disconnected):
Disconnect the connector from the panel switch and inspect the connector on wire harness side, as shown in the chart.

Fig 3: Identifying Defogger Switch Connector Terminals (Wire Harness Side)
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• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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