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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Turn the ignition to RUN.
  2. Disconnect the rear defogger relay.
  3. Connect a test lamp between terminal 86 and terminal 85 of the relay.

Refer to Troubleshooting with a Test Lamp in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 2

2

Connect the test lamp between relay terminal 87 and ground.

Refer to Troubleshooting with a Test Lamp in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Inspect the relay terminals for proper contacts.
  2. Repair the contacts, as necessary.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the rear defogger relay.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

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5

  1. Disconnect the connector of the heater and A/C programmer.
  2. Connect a test lamp between terminal 86 and terminal 85 of the relay.

Refer to Troubleshooting with a Test Lamp in Wiring Systems.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Inspect the connector of the heater and A/C controller for proper contact.
  2. Repair the contacts, as necessary.

Refer to Connector Repairs or Repairing Connector Terminals in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the heater and A/C programmer.

Refer to Programmer Replacement or Control Assembly Replacement - Passenger in HVAC.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

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8

  1. Inspect CKT 293 (PPL) for a short to voltage.
  2. Repair the short, as necessary.

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

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9

  1. Inspect CKT 193 (WHT) for a short to ground.
  2. Repair the short, as necessary.

Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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System OK

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