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Heated Glass Element: Testing and Inspection

Rear Window Defogger: Filament Check:




1. Attach probe circuit tester (in Volt range) to middle portion of each filament.

Rear Window Defogger: Filament Check:




When measuring voltage,wind a piece of tin foil around the top of the negative probe and press the foil against the wire with your finger as shown.

Rear Window Defogger: Filament Check:




2. If a filament is burnt out, circuit tester registers 0 or 12 volts.

Rear Window Defogger: Filament Check:




3. To locate burned out point,move probe to left and right along filament to determine point where tester needle swings abruptly.