Lexus ES: System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
The windshield deicer system uses thin heater wires attached to the inside of the windshield glass to help deice the window surface more quickly. An indicator light illuminates while the system is operating. This system automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
NOTICE:
If the battery voltage becomes low, battery load control will operate in order to ensure sufficient power is supplied to the power steering system. In this case, the windshield deicer system may not operate.
FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT
| Component | Outline |
|---|---|
| Front Wiper Deicer Switch (Multi-display Assembly) | Sends signals to the air conditioning amplifier assembly to operate the windshield deicer system. |
| Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly | Sends windshield deicer activation request signals to the DEICER relay. |
| DEICER Relay | Receives windshield deicer activation request signals from the air conditioning amplifier assembly and supplies power to the windshield deicer wire (windshield glass). |
| Windshield Deicer Wire (Windshield Glass) | Receives power from the DEICER Relay and heats the windshield deicer wire (windshield glass). |
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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT HINT:
Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the windshield deicer system.
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE 1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK CHECK WINDSHIELD DEICER SYSTEM (a) Turn the engine switch on (IG). (b) Check that the windshield deicer wire (windshield glass) becomes warm by operating the front wiper deicer switch.
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE NOTICE:
If the battery voltage becomes low, battery load control will operate in order to ensure sufficient power is supplied to the power steering system. In this case, the
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