Component Tests and General Diagnostics

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Consult Inspection
1. Turn ignition switch "OFF".

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2. Connect "CONSULT" to the data link connector.
3. Turn ignition switch "ON".





4. Touch "START".





5. Touch "IVMS".





6. Touch "REAR DEFOGGER".





^ DATA MONITOR and ACTIVE TEST are available for the rear window defogger.

Diagnostic Procedure








SYMPTOM: Rear window defogger does not activate or does not turn off after activating.

Filament Check





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





^ 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.





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





3. To locate burned out point, move probe to left and right along filament. Test needle will swing abruptly when probe passes the point.