Rear Window Defogger System does not Operate: Procedure
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Active Test.
- Check the value(s) by referring to the table below, and then check the window defogger operation. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
Air Conditioner
Tester Display Test Part Control Range Diagnostic Note Defogger Rly-R Turns rear window defogger OFF/ON - OK
Rear window defogger normally operates.
NG → See step 15
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FOR DTC (MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION SYSTEM)
- Use the Techstream to check if the multiplex communication system is functioning normally. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR
.
Result
Result Proceed to Multiplex communication DTC is not output (w/o navigation system) A Multiplex communication DTC is output B Multiplex communication DTC is not output (w/ navigation system) C
C → See step 10
B → See step 23
A: Go to next step
- Use the Techstream to check if the multiplex communication system is functioning normally. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR
.
- CHECK FOR DTC (AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEM)
- Use the Techstream to check if the audio and visual system is functioning normally. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR
.
Result
Result Proceed to Audio and visual system DTC is output A Audio and visual system DTC is not output B
B → See step 24
A: Go to next step
- Use the Techstream to check if the audio and visual system is functioning normally. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR
.
- REPLACE INTEGRATION CONTROL AND PANEL ASSEMBLY
- Replace the integration control and panel assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
NEXT: Go to next step
- CONFIRM REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER OPERATE
- Turn the engine switch on (IG), press the window defogger switch, and check that window defogger operates. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
OK
Rear window defogger normally operates.
NG → See step 6
OK → END
- Turn the engine switch on (IG), press the window defogger switch, and check that window defogger operates. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
- REPLACE RADIO RECEIVER ASSEMBLY
- Replace the radio receiver assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
NEXT: Go to next step
- CONFIRM REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER OPERATE
- Turn the engine switch on (IG), press the window defogger switch, and check that window defogger operates. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
OK
Rear window defogger normally operates.
NG → See step 8
OK → END
- Turn the engine switch on (IG), press the window defogger switch, and check that window defogger operates. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
- REPLACE GATEWAY ECU
- Replace the gateway ECU. Refer to REMOVAL .
NEXT: Go to next step
- CONFIRM REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER OPERATE
- Turn the engine switch on (IG), press the window defogger switch, and check that window defogger operates. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
OK
Rear window defogger normally operates.
NG → See step 25
OK → END
- Turn the engine switch on (IG), press the window defogger switch, and check that window defogger operates. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
- CHECK FOR DTC (NAVIGATION SYSTEM)
- Use the Techstream to check if the navigation system is functioning normally. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR
.
Result
Result Proceed to Navigation system DTC is not output A Navigation system DTC is output B
B → See step 26
A: Go to next step
- Use the Techstream to check if the navigation system is functioning normally. Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR
.
- REPLACE MULTI-DISPLAY ASSEMBLY
- Replace the multi-display assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
NEXT: Go to next step
- CONFIRM REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER OPERATE
- Turn the engine switch on (IG), press the window defogger switch, and check that window defogger operates. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
OK
Rear window defogger normally operates.
NG → See step 13
OK → END
- Turn the engine switch on (IG), press the window defogger switch, and check that window defogger operates. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
- REPLACE GATEWAY ECU
- Replace the gateway ECU. Refer to REMOVAL .
NEXT: Go to next step
- CONFIRM REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER OPERATE
- Turn the engine switch on (IG), press the window defogger switch, and check that window defogger operates. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
OK
Rear window defogger normally operates.
NG → See step 27
OK → END
- Turn the engine switch on (IG), press the window defogger switch, and check that window defogger operates. Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DEFOG RELAY - BATTERY)
- Disconnect the DEFOG relay from engine room No. 1 relay block and junction block.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Engine room No. 1 relay block and junction block DEFOG relay terminal 1 - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR, OR LH-IG FUSE
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DEFOG RELAY- BATTERY)
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Engine room No. 1 relay block and junction block DEFOG relay terminal 5 - Body ground Always 11 to 14 V
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR, OR DEFOG FUSE
OK: Go to next step
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
- INSPECT DEFOG RELAY
- Measure the resistance of the DEFOG relay.
Standard Resistance
Tester Condition Condition Specified Condition 3 - 4 When battery voltage is not applied between terminals Below 1 Ω 3 - 5 When battery voltage is not applied between terminals 10 kΩ or higher 3 - 5 When battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω
NG → REPLACE DEFOG RELAY
OK: Go to next step
- Measure the resistance of the DEFOG relay.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (A/C AMPLIFIER - DEFOG RELAY)
- Reconnect the DEFOG relay.
- Disconnect the J58 connector from the A/C amplifier assembly.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition J58-3 (RDFG) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT A/C AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY
- Reconnect the J58 connector to the A/C amplifier assembly.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition J58-3 (RDFG) - Body ground Push the window defogger switch on Below 1 V
NG → See step 28
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DEFOG RELAY - REAR DEFOGGER WIRE)
- Disconnect the DEFOG relay and defogger wire connectors.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Engine room No. 1 relay block and junction block DEFOG relay terminal 3 - Q21-1 Always Below 1 Ω
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT NOISE FILTER
- Disconnect the noise filter connectors.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A-1 - B-1 Always Below 1 Ω
NG → REPLACE NOISE FILTER
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (REAR DEFOGGER WIRE - BODY GROUND)
- Disconnect the rear defogger wire connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition P19-1 - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 29
- GO TO MULTIPLEX COMMUNICATION. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
- GO TO AUDIO AND VISUAL SYSTEM. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
- REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- GO TO NAVIGATION SYSTEM. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
- REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPLACE A/C AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL
- REPAIR REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER WIRE. Refer to REPAIR