Repair Procedures: Inspection
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- Turn the ignition OFF.
- Disconnect the auto defogging connector.
- Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the open position when connecting 12V to terminal 3 and grounding terminal 7.
Verify that the auto defogging actuator operates to the close position when connected in reverse.
- Connect the auto defogging actuator connector.
- Turn the ignition ON.
- Check the voltage between terminals 4 and 5.NOTE:
- It will feedback the current position of the actuator to controls.
VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONDoor position Voltage (V) Error detecting Defog ON (Open) 0.5 ± 0.15V Low voltage: 0.7V or less Defog OFF (Close) 4.5 ± 0.15V High voltage: 4.9V or less - If the measured voltage is not within specification, check the operation by replacing the existing auto defogging actuator with a new genuine part.
After that, determine whether replacement of the auto defogging actuator is required or not.