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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2008RAV4 LIMITED, 2.4 D, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEWINDOWSWINDSHIELD/WINDOW GLASSWINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEMPROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWD
Problem Symptoms Table
2008 Toyota RAV4 Limited, 2.4 D, FWDSECTION Problem Symptoms Table
Window defogger system
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS - WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Rear window defogger switch is turned ON but does not operate (indicator ON) | 1. DEF H-fuse | WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| 2. Rear window defogger wire | WINDOW DEFOGGER WIRE | |
| 3. Instrument panel junction block (Defogger relay) | DEFOGGER RELAY | |
| 4. Wire harness | - | |
| Rear window defogger switch is turned ON but does not operate (indicator OFF) | 1. DEF H-fuse | WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| 2. Rear window defogger wire | DEFOGGER RELAY | |
| 3. Wire harness | - | |
| 4. A/C Amplifier (Automatic A/C) | TERMINALS OF ECU | |
| 5. Instrument panel junction block (Defogger relay) | DEFOGGER RELAY | |
| 6. Integration Control and Panel (Manual A/C) | - | |
| Mirror heater does not operate (Indicator ON) | 1. DEF H-fuse | WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| 2. MIR HTR fuse | WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |
| 3. Outer rear view mirror assembly | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Wire harness | - | |
| 5. Instrument panel junction block (Defogger relay) | DEFOGGER RELAY | |
| Mirror heater does hot operate (Indicator OFF) | 1. DEF H-fuse | WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
| 2. MIR HTR fuse | WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM | |
| 3. Outer rear view mirror assembly | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Wire harness | - | |
| 5. A/C Amplifier (Automatic A/C) | TERMINALS OF ECU | |
| 6. Instrument panel junction block (Defogger relay) | DEFOGGER RELAY | |
| 7. Integration Control and Panel (Manual A/C) | - |
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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.