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Diagnostic Test

  1. TEST FOR INTERMITTENT CONDITION 
    1. Turn the ignition on.
    2. Using a scan tool, record and erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
    3. Operate the Rear Window Defogger switch several times.
    4. Cycle the ignition from on to off three times and leave on.
    5. Using a scan tool, read DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display: B106C-REAR DEFROST CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  2

      No 

  2. CHECK FOR A SHORTED REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Install a known good relay in place of the Rear Window Defogger Relay.
    3. Turn the ignition on.
    4. Using a scan tool, erase DTCs.
    5. Operate the Rear Window Defogger Switch several times.
    6. Cycle the ignition from on to off three times and leave on.
    7. Using a scan tool, read DTCs.

      Does the scan tool display: B106C-REAR DEFROST CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH?

      Yes 

      • Go to step  3

      No 

  3. CHECK (C115) DEFOGGER RELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    Fig 1: Checking Defogger Relay Control Circuit
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    1. Turn the ignition off.
    2. Remove the replacement Rear Window Defogger Relay.
    3. Disconnect the FCM from the Front Control Module IPM 49-way connector.
    4. Turn the ignition on.
    5. Measure the Voltage of the (C115) Defogger Relay Control circuit between the Rear Window Defogger Relay connector and ground.

      Is there any Voltage present?

      Yes 

      No