GENERAL
The rear window defogger wires are attached to the inside of the rear window and defog the window surface quickly by pressing the rear window defogger switch on the air conditioning control assembly. The indicator light illuminates while the system is operating. The system automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
Tech Tips
The window defogger system is linked with the mirror defogger.
Note
If the auxiliary battery voltage becomes low, rear window defogger operation is canceled to prioritize supplying power to the power steering system.
FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT
| Component | Outline |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Control Assembly | Sends signals to the air conditioning amplifier assembly to operate the window defogger system. |
| Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly | Sends a window defogger system activation request signal to the engine room junction block assembly. |
| Engine Room Junction Block Assembly | Receives a window defogger system activation request signal from the air conditioning amplifier assembly and supplies power to the rear window defogger wire (back window glass). |
| Rear Window Defogger Wire (Back Window Glass) | Receives power from the engine room junction block assembly and heats the rear window using the rear window defogger wire (back window glass). |