Kia Sportage: Description and Operation
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.
Body control module receives an input signal from the deicer switch, then controls relay.
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 relay2. Windshield deicer switch3. Windshield deicer4. Deicer connector
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Inspection
1.
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to the wiper)
2.
Disconnect the windshield deicer connector (A) from the wiper motor linkage.
3.
Check for continuity between the terminals ...
Other Information:
Specifications
Specifications
ItemsSpecificationsRated voltage5VLoadMax. 1mADetection illuminationsTail lampON : 1.57 ± 0.10 (V)OFF : 2.56 ± 0.20 (V)Head lampON : 1.57 ± 0.10 (V)OFF : 2.56 ± 0.20 (V)
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Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Disconnect the ignition switch connector (B) and key warning switch connector (A) from under the steering column.
2.
Check for continuity between the terminals.
3.
If continu ...