Kia Cadenza YG: Rear Glass Defogger / Rear Glass Defogger Switch Repair procedures

Inspection
1.
The rear glass defogger switch inputs can be checked using the GDS.
2.
To check the input value of rear glass defogger switch, select option "IPM".
3.
To consult the present input/output value of IPM, "Current DATA". It provides information of IPM input/output conditions of rear defogger relay.

4.
To check the input value of rear glass defogger switch in force mode, select option "Actuation Test".

Removal
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the center fascia panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad")
3.
Remove the heater control unit (A) after removing screws (4EA).

Installation
1.
Install the heater control unit.
2.
Install the center fascia panel.

    Inspection     Wrap tin foil around the end of the voltmeter test lead to prevent damaging the heater line. Apply finger pressure on the tin foil, moving the tin foil along the grid line to check for open circuits.

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