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Signal Too High






Signal too high

Checking the function of the rear defroster




- Ignition on
- Read off the status of the defroster relay
- Activate the rear defroster switch on the climate control module panel.
Check that the status changes when the switch is activated. The fault is intermittent if the status changes when the switch is activated.





Has the status changed?

Yes - Intermittent fault

No - Checking the cable and component

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Checking the cable and component
Check the signal cable between climate control module terminal #A25 and defroster relay position 1 terminal #2. Check for a short-circuit to supply voltage.
Try a new defroster relay if the cable is OK.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- To access and replace the defroster relay, see Replacing relay in central electrical unit in passenger compartment Replacing Relay In Central Electrical Unit In Passenger Compartment
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box, climate control module Connecting The Breakout Box
- For the voltage of the signal cable, see Climate control signal specifications Signal Specification
- Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault














Continue - Verification

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Intermittent fault
Check the signal cable between climate control module terminal #A25 and defroster relay position 1 terminal #2. Check for an intermittent short-circuit to supply voltage.

Other information:
- To access and replace the defroster relay, see Replacing relay in central electrical unit in passenger compartment Replacing Relay In Central Electrical Unit In Passenger Compartment
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box, climate control module Connecting The Breakout Box
- For the voltage of the cable, see Climate control signal specifications Signal Specification
- For the resistance values, see Electrical / electronic system specifications [1][2]Specifications
- Checking wiring and terminals. Intermittent faults Checking Wiring and Terminals. Intermittent Faults














Continue - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
If the fault is intermittent, do not verify fault-tracing if the fault does not recur.
It is possible to view the information again, or leave fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Do you want to view the information again?

Yes - Attempt New Test

No - FAULT FOUND

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Attempt New Test - Checking the function of the rear defroster

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.








- Ignition off
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Ignition on
- Read off the status of the defroster relay
- Activate the rear defroster switch
- Check that the status changes when the switch is activated.
The fault has been remedied if the status changes.





Has the status changed?

Yes - FAULT FOUND

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking the function of the rear defroster

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