Dodge Stealth 1994, Service Manual

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Rear Window Defonner
OPERATION
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If the defogger switch is turned to “ON” when the generator is generating electricity terminal exceeds
1 OV.) with the ignition switch at the “ON” position, the timer circuit in the ETACS unit will be operated to
keep the transistor “on” for 11 minutes to close the contact point of the defogger relay. When the
defogger relay is “on”, the defogger and mirror heater will be activated. Moreover, the indicator light of
the defogger switch is lit to inform that the defogger and mirror heater are activated.
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When 11 minutes have passed, the defogger and mirror heater will stop activating even if the defogger
switch is at “ON”. When the defogger and mirror heater are activated (the timer is activated), they will
also stop activating even if the defogger switch is set at “ON” again or if the generator stops generating
electricity (the terminal is
or less.)
NOTE
The light automatic shut-off system is valid for the illumination light of the defogger switch. (Refer to
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS
Phenomenon
Mirror heater operates but defogger does not
operate.
Checking method
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Check the defogger (Refer to
Defogger operates but mirror heater does not
operate.
Neither defogger nor mirror heater operates.
Illumination light of defogger switch does not
come on or is dim.
NOTE
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Check the dedicated fuse No.
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Check the mirror heater. (Refer to GROUP Door Mirror.)
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Check the multi-purpose fuse No.
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Check the defogger relay. (Refer to
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Check the defogger switch. (Refer to
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Check the defogger switch input signal. (Refer to
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Check the ignition switch input signal. (Refer to
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Check the generator. (Refer to
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Check the illumination light bulb.
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Check the rheostat. (Refer to
For the troubleshooting hints of the automatic light shut-OFF system, refer to
COMPONENT LOCATION
Data link connector ETACS unit
Defogger relay