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Electronic Control Module

1115-01 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH STUCK


1115-01 Rear Window Defogger Switch Stuck:




WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition on.

SET CONDITION
The Body Control Module (BCM) detects a stuck rear defogger switch, or a short to ground on the Rear Defogger Switch Sense circuit.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Rear defogger switch sense circuit short to ground
- Rear window defogger switch

1. REAR DEFOGGER SWITCH SENSE CIRCUIT SHORT TO GROUND





Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the BCM harness connector.
Disconnect the A/C Heater Control Module harness connector.

NOTE: Check connector - Clean/repair as necessary.

Measure the resistance between ground and the Rear Defogger Switch Sense circuit.

Q: Is the resistance below 100k ohms?

YES: Repair the Rear Defogger Switch Sense circuit for a short to ground.
Perform BODY VERIFICATION TEST. Body Verification Test
NO: Replace the Rear Window Defogger switch.