Description
Heats the heating wire with the power supply from the rear window defogger relay to prevent the rear window from fogging up.
Component function check
1. Check rear window defogger
Check that the heating wire of rear window defogger is heated when turning the rear window defogger switch on.
Is the inspection result normal? Yes >> rear window defogger is ok.
No >> refer to def-33, "diagnosis procedure".
Diagnosis procedure
Regarding wiring diagram information, refer to def-20, "wiring diagram".
1. Check fuses
Check if any of the following fuses in IPDM E/R are blown.

Is the inspection result normal? Yes >> go to 2.
No >> replace the blown fuse after repairing the affected circuit.
2. Check rear window defogger power supply circuit

Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 3.
NO >> Perform rear window defogger relay diagnosis. Refer to DEF-32, "Diagnosis Procedure".
3. Check power supply circuit

Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 4.
NO >> GO TO 5.
4. Check ground circuit

Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 6.
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
5. Check harness continuity

Is the inspection result normal? Yes >> replace condenser. Refer to def-49, "removal and installation".
No >> replace or repair harness.
6. Check filament
Check filament.
Refer to DEF-34, "Component Inspection".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Refer to GI-39, "Intermittent Incident".
NO >> Repair filament. Refer to DEF-47, "Inspection and Repair".
Component inspection
1. Check filament
Check the filament for damage or open circuits.
Refer to DEF-47, "Inspection and Repair".
Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> Repair filament. Refer to DEF-47, "Inspection and Repair".
Rear window defogger relay
Driver side door mirror defoggerBrake and clutch (if so equipped) fluid
For further brake and clutch fluid specification
information, refer to “Recommended
fluids/lubricants and capacities” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section of this
manual.
WARNING
Use only new fluid from a sealed container.
Old, inferior or contaminated
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Head restraints/Headrests
WARNINGHead restraints/headrests supplement
the other vehicle safety systems. They may
provide additional protection against injury
in certain rear end collisions. Adjustable
head restraints/headrests must be
adjusted properly, as specified in this section.
Check the adjus ...
Symptom diagnosis
Noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) troubleshooting
NVH troubleshooting chart
Locate the area where noise occurs.
Confirm the type of noise.
Specify the operating condition of engine.
Check specified noise source.
If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Closely relate ...