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Lexus SC300 / Lexus SC400. Manual - part 690

DEFOGGER SYSTEM

Description

The component parts of this system and their functions are described in the following table.

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Parts Name

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Function

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Defogger

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When over current flows in the defogger circuit, the Defogger fuse breaks the circuit to pro-
tect it against damage.

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Defogger Relay

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This relay is supplied with current from terminal IG1 of ignition switch (Ignition switch
ON) and switches large current from the defogger.

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A/C Control Panel
Assembly

Defogger Switch

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The defogger switch is built into the A/C Control Panel Assembly. This switch is
supplied with current from the relay and fuse HTR. Grounds current from the defogger
relay, turning the defogger relay ON.

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Defogger

Rear Window

Outer Mirror

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These defoggers generate heat when current is supplied from the defogger relay.

Parts Location

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Wiring and Connector Diagrams

Parts Inspection
(Defogger Switch)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF AIR
CONDITIONER CONTROL PANEL
ASSEMBLY

(See Instrument Panel on Pub. No. RM260U2, page

BO–111

)

INSPECTION OF DEFOGGER SWITCH

INSPECT SWITCH OPERATION

(a) Connect the positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal A6

and negative (–) lead to terminal A7.

(b) Connect

the

positive (+) lead from the battery to terminal B10

through a 1.4 W test bulb.

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indicator light turn ON, then turn OFF after about 15 minutes.

If operation is not as specified, replace the air conditioner control
panel assembly.

(Defogger Relay)
INSPECTION OF DEFOGGER RELAY

INSPECT RELAY CONTINUITY AND OPERATION

If continuity is not as specified, replace the relay.

(Defogger Wires)

INSPECTION AND REPAIR OF
DEFOGGER WIRES

INSPECT DEFOGGER WIRES
NOTICE:

•

When cleaning the glass, use a soft, dry cloth, and wipe

the glass in the direction of the wire. Take care not to

damage the wires.

•

Do not use detergents or glass cleaners with abrasive

ingredients.

•

When measuring voltage, wind a piece of tin foil around

the top of the negative probe and press the foil against

the wire with your finger as shown.

(a)  Turn the ignition switch ON.
(b)  Turn the defogger switch ON.
(c)  Inspect the voltage at the center of each heat wire as

shown.

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Voltage

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Criteria

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Approx. 5 V

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Okay (No break in wire)

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Approx. 10 V or 0 V

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Broken wire

HINT: If there is approximately 10 volts, the wire is broken be-
tween the center of the wire and the positive (+) end. If there
is no voltage, the wire is broken between the center of the
wire and ground.

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(d) Place the voltmeter positive (+) lead against the defogger

positive (+) terminal.

(e) Place

the voltmeter negative (–) lead with the foil strip against

the heat wire at the positive (+) terminal end and slide it
toward the negative (–) terminal end.

(f) The point where the voltmeter deflects from zero to several

volts is the place where the heat wire is broken.

HINT: IF the heat wire is not broken, the voltmeter indicates 0 volts
at the positive (+) end of the heat wire but gradually increases to
about 12 volts as the meter probe is moved to the other end.

REPAIR DEFOGGER WIRES
(a) Clean the broken wire tips with a grease, wax and

silicone remover.

(b) Place the masking tape along both sides of the wire to

be repaired.

4817).

(d) Using a fine tip brush, apply a small amount to the wire.

(e) After a few minutes, remove the masking tape.

(f) Allow the repair to stand at least 24 hours.

(Mirror Defogger)

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
MIRROR ASSEMBLY

(See Outside Rear View Mirror on Pub. No. RM260U2, page

BO–42

)

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