Once IPM receives windshield defog switch working signal, it sends the signal to FAM by CAN communition. FAM performs a defogging function by operating windshield defog relay.
This code is set when FAM detects windshield defog relay not working even thought relay working condition is met. (relay fuse open, faulty relay, faulty relay operating IC)
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause |
DTC Strategy | ● W/Shield Defog Fuse or Relay state check | ● Windshield Defog Relay Fuse Open |
Enable Conditions | ● ACC "ON" | |
Threshold Value | ● It is normal if the voltage of each fuse terminal is above 12V. | |
Diagnostic Time | ● Immediately | |
DTC Erasing Time | ● DTC is erased immediately after trouble fixed. |
Connect GDS.
IG "ON" and engine "OFF".
Select "DTC Analysis" mode.
After erase DTC, keep the vehicle condition within "the enable conditions" (Refer to "DTC Detecting Condition" table).
Is the same DTC occurred again?
![]() | ▶ Go to next procedure. |
![]() | ▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or FAM's connector or was repaired and FAM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure. |
IG "OFF" and Connect GDS.
IG "ON" & ENG "OFF"
Select "Current Data" mode.
Monitor the "Windshield Defog State" parameter on the scantool.
Is the service data normal?
![]() | ▶ Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure. |
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Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness(es) and terminals. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
Has a problem been found?
![]() | ▶ Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure. |
![]() | ▶ Go to "Power Circuit Inspection" procedure. |
IG "OFF" or IG "ON" & ENG "OFF"
Depress windshield defog switch.
Measure the windshield defog working signal voltage of FAM.
Specification : Approx. 12V
Is the signal output normal?
![]() | ▶ Substitute with a known - good FAM and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace the FAM and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure. |
![]() | ▶ Check for windshield defog fuse and relay, open or short in circuit of windshield defog relay singnal. Repair or replace as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure. |
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
Connect scan tool and select "DTC Analysis" mode.
Clear the DTCs and Operate the vehicle within DTC Enable conditions in General information.
Is any DTC outputted again?
![]() | ▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure. |
![]() | ▶ System performing to specification at this time. |