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Relay Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the KR5 Rear Defogger Relay.
  2. Test for 60-180 Ω between terminals 86 and 85.
    • If less than 60 Ω or greater than 180 Ω 

      Replace the KR5 Rear Defogger Relay.

    • If between 60-180 Ω 
  3. Test for infinite resistance between the terminals listed below:
    • 86 and 30
    • 86 and 87
    • 85 and 30
    • 85 and 87
    • If less than infinite resistance 

      Replace the KR5 Rear Defogger Relay.

    • If infinite resistance 
  4. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between relay terminal 86 and 12 V. Install a jumper wire between relay terminal 85 and ground.
  5. Test for less than 2 Ω between terminals 30 and 87.
    • If 2 Ω or greater 

      Replace the KR5 Rear Defogger Relay.

    • If less than 2 Ω 
  6. All OK