Section 1006 (Defogger System): Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection
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  1. INSPECT DEFOGGER SWITCH (See  INSPECTION  ) 
  2. INSPECT DEFOGGER RELAY CONTINUITY 
    DEFOGGER RELAY TERMINALS CONTINUITY

    Condition Tester connection Specified condition
    Always 1-2 Continuity
    Apply B+ between terminals 1 and 2. 3-4 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

    Fig 1: Inspecting Defogger Relay Continuity
    G03494340Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  3. INSPECT DEFOGGER RELAY CIRCUIT (See  REAR DEFOGGER RELAY CIRCUIT  ) 
  4. INSPECT MIRROR DEFOGGER RELAY CONTINUITY 
    MIRROR DEFOGGER RELAY TERMINALS CONTINUITY

    Condition Tester connection Specified condition
    Always 1-2 Continuity
    Apply B+ between terminals 1 and 2. 3-5 Continuity

    If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

    Fig 2: Inspecting Mirror Defogger Relay Continuity
    G03494341Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. INSPECT DEFOGGER WIRE 
    NOTE:
    • When cleaning the glass, use a soft, dry cloth, and wipe the glass in the direction of the wire. Take care not to damage the wires. 
    • Do not use detergents or glass cleaners with abrasive ingredients. 
    • When measuring voltage, wrap a piece of tin foil around the tip of the negative probe and press the foil against the wire with your finger, as shown in  Fig 3  . 
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