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:
Tail Gate: Repair procedures
Replacement
Tail Gate Trim Replacement
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When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with
protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related ...
Driving on grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep
downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer ope ...