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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Schematic Reference: Defogger Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition .
  2. Remove the REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER relay.

Does the rear window defogger still on?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

3

Using a test lamp, probe between the REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER relay battery positive voltage coil supply circuit and the REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER relay context circuit.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Test for a short to ground in the REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER relay control circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

5

Repair a short to battery positive voltage in the rear defog element supply voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 8

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6

Replace the REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER relay. Refer to Relay Replacement in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 8

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7

Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2