Last Modified: 11-29-2007 1.6 D
Service Category: Vehicle Exterior Section: Window/Glass
Model Year: 2008 Model: Sequoia Doc ID: RM000002ZCB00EX
Title: WINDOW / GLASS: WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM: SYSTEM DESCRIPTION (2008 Sequoia)

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. GENERAL

The defogger system's thin heater wires are attached to the rear window and defog the rear window surface quickly. The indicator light illuminates while the system is operating. The system automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.

2. FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT

Component

Outline

Defogger switch

Located on integration control and panel, detects defogger switch operation and transmits signals to air conditioning amplifier through LIN communication line

Defogger relay

Receives rear window defogger activation request signals from air conditioning amplifier and supplies power to rear window defogger

Rear window defogger

Receives power from defogger relay and heats defogger wire

3. DESCRIPTION

Function

Outline

Rear window defogger

  • Defogger relay receives rear window defogger activation request signals from air conditioning amplifier and defogs rear window surface
  • Receives power from defogger relay and heats defogger wire