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PL Electrically Heated Systems 8N - 1
PL Electrically Heated Systems 8N - 1
PL Electrically Heated Systems 8N - 1
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INTRODUCTION
For proper operation of the Rear Window Defogger
system refer to the Owner’s Manual.
The system consists of a rear glass with two verti-
cal bus bars and a series of electrically connected
grid lines fired on the inside surface. A control switch
and a timer relay combined into a single assembly is
used on all models (Fig. 1).
Circuit protection is provided by a maxi fuse,
located in the Power Distribution Center, for the
heated grid circuit and by a fuse for the relay control
circuit.
When the switch is turned to the ON position, cur-
rent is directed to the rear defogger grid lines. The
heated grid lines heat the rear glass to clear the sur- Fig. 1 Rear Window Defogger
face of fog or frost.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
CAUTION: Grid lines can be damaged or scraped
off with sharp instruments, care should be taken in DEFOGGER SYSTEM
cleaning glass or removing foreign materials, Electrically heated rear window defogger operation
decals or stickers. Normal glass cleaning solvents can be checked in vehicle in the following manner:
or hot water used with rags or toweling is recom- (1) Turn ignition switch to the ON position.
mended. (2) Connect an ammeter in series with the battery.
Push the defogger control switch to the ON position.
A distinct increase in amperage draw should be
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH noted.
The rear window defogger switch is a control (3) The rear window defogger operation can be
switch and timer relay integrated into a single panel checked by feeling the glass. A distinct difference in
mounted assembly. Actuating the switch energizes temperature between the grid lines and adjacent
the circuit which allows current to flow through the clear glass can be detected in three to four minutes
grid lines. Upon initial actuation for approximately of operation.
eight to ten minutes, or until either the switch or (4) Using a DC voltmeter, connect negative lead to
ignition is turned off. An indicating lamp illuminates Point B, and the positive lead to Point A (Fig. 2). The
a lens inlaid in the control switch. voltmeter should read 10-14 volts.
(5) Step 2, Step 3 or Step 4 above will confirm
system operation. Indicator light illumination means
that there is power available at the output of the
relay only, and does not necessarily verify system
operation.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
(6) If turning the switch ON produced no distinct (2) Using a DC voltmeter with 0-15 volt range,
current draw on the ammeter the problem should be contact terminal B with negative lead of voltmeter.
isolated in the following manner: With positive lead of voltmeter, contact terminal A
(a) Confirm the ignition switch is ON. (Fig. 2). The voltmeter should read 10-14 volts. A
(b) Ensure that the heated rear glass feed wire lower voltage reading indicates a poor connection in
is connected to the terminal or pigtail and that the the feed or the ground circuit.
ground wire is in fact grounded. (3) With negative lead of voltmeter, contact a good
(c) Ensure that the maxi-fuse and control circuit body ground point. The voltage reading should not
fuse are OK and all electrical connections are change.
secure. (4) Connect negative lead of voltmeter to terminal
(7) When the above steps have been completed and B and touch each grid line at Mid-Point with Positive
the system is still inoperative, one or more of the fol- lead. A reading of:
lowing is defective: • Approximately 6 volts indicates the line is OK
(a) Control switch/timer relay module. • 0 volts indicates a break in line between Mid-
(b) All rear window grid lines would have to be Point C and terminal A
broken or one of the feed wires are not connected • 10-14 volts indicates a break between Mid-Point
for the system to be inoperative. C and terminal B
(8) If turning the switch ON produces severe volt- Move the lead toward the break and voltage will
meter deflection, the circuit should be closely checked change as soon as break is crossed. Refer to (Fig. 2)
for a shorting condition. and (Fig. 3).
(9) If the system operation has been verified but
indicator lamp does not light, replace the switch.
(10) For detailed wiring information, refer to group
8W, Wiring Diagrams.
WARNING: REPAIR KIT MAY CAUSE SKIN OR EYE (9) Allow epoxy to cure 24 hours at room tempera-
IRRITATION. CONTAINS EPOXY RESIN AND AMINE ture or use heat gun with a 260°to 371°C (500° to
TYPE HARDENER, HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. 700°F) range for 15 minutes. Hold gun approximately
AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. FOR SKIN, 254 mm (10 inches) from repaired area.
WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP AND WATER. (10) After conductive epoxy is properly cured
DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. IF TAKEN INTER- remove wedge from terminal and check out operation
NALLY, INDUCE VOMITING; CALL A PHYSICIAN of rear window defogger. Do not attach connectors
IMMEDIATELY. IF IN CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH until curing is complete.
WITH PLENTY OF WATER. USE WITH ADEQUATE