Kia Optima Hybrid: Windshield Deicer / Windshield Deicer Repair procedures

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 of deicer lines.

4.
Turn the ignition switch ON and the windshield deicer switch ON, then measure the voltage between the terminals of harness side deicer connector.

OK : approx. Battery voltage

Description and Operation

Description 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 ...

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