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Circuit/System Verification

  1. Engine running.
  2. Verify the scan tool Rear Defrost Switch parameter changes between Inactive and Active when pressing the rear window defogger switch.
    • If the parameter does not change between On and Off 

      Replace the K33 HVAC Control Module.

    • If the parameter changes between On and Off 
  3. Verify the E18 Rear Defogger Grid turns ON and OFF when commanding the Rear Defog Request On and Off with a scan tool.
    • If the E18 Rear Defogger Grid turns ON and OFF 
  4. Verify the rear window defogger indicator turns ON and OFF when pressing the rear window defogger switch.
    • If the indicator does not turn ON and OFF 

      Replace the K33 HVAC Control Module.

    • If the indicator turns ON and OFF 
  5. All OK.