Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Lexus IS 300 and 2002 Lexus IS 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check the rear defogger relay and front defogger relay located in the driver side junction block. See DEFOGGER RELAY under COMPONENT TESTS under REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER & HEATED MIRRORS article under HEATED GLASS/DEFOGGERS in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT. If the results are OK, go to the next step. If the results are not OK, replace the appropriate defogger relay.
- Check the wiring harness and connector between the rear defogger relay and body ECU, front defogger relay and body ECU. See WIRING DIAGRAMS . If the results are OK, the circuit is OK. Further diagnosis is needed. If the results are not OK, repair or replace the wiring harness or connector.