Repair Procedures: Inspection

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Turn the ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the open position when 12V is connected to terminal 3 and ground to terminal 4. Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the close position when connected in reverse.
Connect the auto defogging actuator connector.
Turn the ignition switch ON.

Check the voltage between terminals 5 and 6.

Fig 1: Auto Defogging Actuator Connector Circuit Diagram

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It will feedback the current position of the actuator to controls.

VOLTAGE SPECIFICATION

Door position	Voltage (V)	Error detecting
Defog OFF (CLOSE)	0.30±0.15	Low voltage: 0.1V or less High voltage: 4.9V or more
Defog ON (OPEN)	3.0±0.15	Low voltage: 0.1V or less High voltage: 4.9V or more

If the auto defogging actuator does not operate well, substitute with a known-good auto defogging actuator and check for proper operation. Use the replaced actuator if it performs well.