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Inspection steps

WARNING:
  • Window defogger system uses CAN communication. First, perform a "Communication function inspection", following "How to troubleshoot", and after checking for any malfunction in the communication system, you can proceed with troubleshooting.
  • Before performing the troubleshooting, check the fuse of this circuit.
  1. Implementation of SSM4 active test (Rr defogger output)
    1. Using SSM4, perform an [Active Test] by following the display.
    BODY CONTROL ACTIVE TEST DESCRIPTION

    Item name Contents of testing Constraints
    [Rr Defogger output] Rear defogger output ON/OFF -
    RESULT REFERENCE

    Result Go to
    Window defogger is not activated. A
    Window defogger is activated. B

    B: Perform the circuit test shown on the symptom table. (Refer to Symptom table )

    A

  2. Unit inspection of defogger relay (RR DEF relay)
    1. Perform unit inspection of the defogger relay (RR DEF relay). (Refer to Trunk opener system )

    NG: Replacement of defogger relay (RR DEF relay)

    OK

  3. Inspection of wire harness and connector (defogger relay - IG 1 No. 1 relay and battery)
    1. Detach the defogger relay (RR DEF relay) from the engine compartment relay block.
    2. Measure the voltage between the terminals.
    VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

    Inspection terminals Inspection conditions Standard value
    1 - Chassis ground IG ON 11 to 14 V
    5 - Chassis ground Always 11 to 14 V
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Relay Block Connector Terminals
    G11262664Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

    NG: Repair or replacement of wiring harness or connector

    OK

  4. Inspection of wire harness and connector (defogger relay - main body ECM (network gateway computer))
    1. Detach the defogger relay (RR DEF relay) from the engine compartment relay block.
    2. Disconnect the A73 connector of the main body ECM (network gateway computer).
    3. Measure the resistance between the terminals.
    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION

    Inspection terminals Inspection conditions Standard value
    2 - A73-24 Always Less than 1 Ω
    2 - Chassis ground Always 10 kΩ or more
    RESULT REFERENCE

    Item Go to
    NG A
    OK (except for automatic air conditioning) B
    OK (for automatic air conditioning system) C

    B: Step  5.

    C: Step  7.

    A: Repair or replacement of wiring harness or connector

  5. Inspection of wire harness and connector (main body ECM (network gateway computer) - heater control SUB-ASSY)
    1. Disconnect the connector D6 for the main body ECM (network gateway computer).
    2. Disconnect the connector D22 of the heater control SUB-ASSY.
    3. Measure the resistance between the terminals.
    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION (OPEN CIRCUIT CHECK)

    Inspection terminals (Terminal symbol) Inspection conditions Standard value
    D6-5 - D22-2 (RDEF+) Always Less than 1 Ω
    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION (SHORT CIRCUIT CHECK)

    Inspection terminals Inspection conditions Standard value
    D6-5 - Chassis ground Always 10 kΩ or more

    NG: Repair or replacement of wiring harness or connector

    OK

  6. Unit inspection of heater control SUB-ASSY (Rear defogger switch)
    1. Detach heater control SUB-ASSY (Rear defogger switch) (Refer to Removal )
    2. Perform unit inspection of heater control SUB-ASSY (Rear defogger switch) (Refer to Unit inspection )

    NG: Replacement of rear defogger switch

    OK

  7. Inspection of wire harness and connector (back window glass - defogger relay and chassis ground)
    1. Disconnect the connectors G10 and H29 for the back window glass.
    2. Detach the defogger relay (RR DEF relay) from the engine compartment relay block.
    3. Measure the resistance between the terminals.
    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION (OPEN CIRCUIT CHECK)

    Inspection terminals Inspection conditions Standard value
    H29-1 - 5 Always Less than 1 Ω
    RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION (SHORT CIRCUIT CHECK)

    Inspection terminals Inspection conditions Standard value
    H29-1 - Chassis ground Always 10 kΩ or more
    G10-1 - Chassis ground Always Less than 1 Ω

    NG: Repair or replacement of wiring harness or connector

    OK: Replacement of the back window glass (Refer to Removal )