Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR5 rear window defogger relay.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR4B outside rearview mirror heater relay.
- Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 2 and the ground circuit terminal 1 of the KR4B outside rearview mirror heater relay.
- Ignition ON, command the Rear Defog ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K33 HVAC control module.
- If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K33 HVAC control module.
- Ignition OFF, connect the KR4B outside rearview mirror heater relay.
- Ignition ON, command the Rear Defog ON and OFF with a scan tool, DTC B0283 should not reset.
- If DTC B0283 is current, test or replace the KR4B outside rearview mirror heater relay.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the KR5 rear window defogger relay.