Kia Cadenza YG: Windshield Deicer / Description and Operation

Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2021 Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Windshield Deicer / Description and Operation

Description
Windshield deicer system prevent windshield wiper from freezing in the winter season. It consists of deicer in the lower part of windshield, switch and relay. IPM receives an input signal from the deicer switch, then controls relay. Operating condition is the same that of rear window defogger system.
Since the generator "L" is switched ON, if the deicer switch is ON, then deicer output is ON for 20 minutes.

    Component Location 1. Windshield deicer relay (Built-in engine room relay box)2. Windshield deicer switch (Rear glass defogger switch)3. Windshield deicer4.

    Inspection 1. Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer to the wiper) 2. Disconnect the windshield deicer connector (A) from the wiper motor linkage. 3.

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