When the rear defogger switch on the air conditioning control assembly is pressed, the operation signal is transmitted to the air conditioning amplifier assembly via LIN communication. When the air conditioning amplifier assembly receives the signal, it turns on the DEF relay to operate the window defogger system.
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
If the battery voltage becomes low, window defogger system operation is canceled to prioritize supplying power to the power steering system.
Check the air conditioning system.
Both the window defogger system operation signal and air conditioning system operation signal are transmitted to the air conditioning amplifier assembly via the same communication line.
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| The air conditioning system operates normally |
| The air conditioning system does not operate normally |
The air conditioning system operates normally
The air conditioning system does not operate normally
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Air Conditioner / Active Test.
Perform the Active Test according to the display on the GTS.
| Tester Display | Measurement Item | Control Range | Diagnostic Note |
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| Defogger Relay (Rear) | DEF relay | OFF or ON | - |
| Tester Display |
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| Defogger Relay (Rear) |
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| The window defogger system operates normally |
| The window defogger system does not operate normally |
The window defogger system operates normally
The window defogger system does not operate normally
Replace the air conditioning amplifier assembly with a new or known good one.
Check that the window defogger system operates normally.
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| The window defogger system operates normally |
| The window defogger system does not operate normally |
The window defogger system operates normally
The window defogger system does not operate normally
Remove the DEF relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block, junction block assembly.
Inspect the DEF relay.
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| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
Remove the DEF relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block, junction block assembly.
Disconnect the G81 air conditioning amplifier assembly connector.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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| DEF relay holder terminal-1 - Body ground | Ignition switch ON | 11 to 14 V |
| DEF relay holder terminal-1 - Body ground | Ignition switch off | Below 1 V |
| DEF relay holder terminal-3 - Body ground | Always | 11 to 14 V |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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| DEF relay holder terminal-2 - G81-38 (RDFG) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| DEF relay holder terminal-2 - Body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
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| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
Disconnect the U2 and G back door glass connectors.
Remove the DEF relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block, junction block assembly.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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| U2-1 (B) - DEF relay holder terminal-5 | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| G-1 - Body ground | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| U2-1 (B) - Body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
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| OK |
| NG |
OK
NG
Perform the on-vehicle inspection, check that the window defogger system operates normally.
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| The window defogger system operates normally |
| The window defogger system does not operate normally |
The window defogger system operates normally
The window defogger system does not operate normally