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Rear Defogger: Testing and Inspection

Filament Check:




^ When measuring voltage, wrap tin foil around the top of the negative probe. Press the foil against the wire with your finger. Otherwise, the element may be damaged.

Filament Check:




1. Attach probe circuit tester (in Volt range) to middle portion of each filament.


Filament Check:




2. If a filament is burned out, circuit tester registers 0 or 12 Volts.

Filament Check:




3. To locate burned out point, move probe along filament. Tester needle swings abruptly at the burned point.