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 ...