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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2006MATRIX BASE, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEWINDOWSWINDSHIELD/WINDOW GLASSWINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCHINSPECTION

2006 Toyota Matrix Base, FWD, Standard

Window Defogger Switch: Inspection

2006 Toyota Matrix Base, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection

INSPECT REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Inspect the defogger switch.
  1. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2 and negative (-) lead to terminal 3. Check that the indicator light turns on. If the result is not as specified, replace the switch or bulb.
    
    Fig 1: Checking Indicator Light Turns On
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Inspect the defogger timer operation.
  1. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 2 and negative (-) lead to terminal 3.
  2. Connect the battery's positive (+) lead to terminal 6 through a 1.4 W test bulb.
  3. Turn the defogger switch ON. Check that:
    - The indicator light in the switch and test bulb turn on.
    - After approximately 12 to 18 minutes, the indicator light and test bulb turn off.
    If the result is not as specified, replace the switch.
    
    Fig 2: Turning Defogger Switch ON
    Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

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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.