Lexus NX: System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
(a) The rear window defogger wires are attached to the inside of the back door glass and defog the window surface quickly when the rear window defogger switch on the air conditioning control assembly is pressed. The indicator light illuminates while the system is operating. The system automatically turns off after approximately 15 minutes.
NOTICE:
If the auxiliary battery voltage becomes low, windshield deicer operation is canceled to prioritize supplying power to the power steering system.
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FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT
| Component | Outline |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Control Assembly | Sends signals to the air conditioning amplifier assembly to operate the window defogger system. |
| Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly | Sends a window defogger system activation request signal to the defogger relay. |
| Defogger Relay | Receives a window defogger system activation request signal from the air conditioning amplifier assembly and supplies power to the back door glass (defogger wire). |
| Back Door Glass (Defogger Wire) | Receives power from the defogger relay and heats the back door glass. |
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How To Proceed With Troubleshooting
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Use the following procedure to troubleshoot the window defogger system.
*: Use the Techstream.
PROCEDURE 1. VEHICLE BROUGHT TO WORKSHOP
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Operation Check
OPERATION CHECK CHECK WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM (a) Turn the power switch on (IG). (b) Check that the rear window defogger becomes warm by operating the rear window defogger switch of the air conditionin
Problem Symptoms Table
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE NOTICE: If the auxiliary battery voltage becomes low, windshield deicer operation is canceled to prioritize supplying power to the power steering system. for Power Tilt and Powe
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Dtc Check / Clear
DTC CHECK / CLEAR CHECK DTC (a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3. (b) Turn the power switch on (IG). (c) Turn the Techstream on. (d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Radar Cruise1*1 or Radar Cruise2*2 / Trouble Codes. Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Trouble Codes Powertrain > Radar Cr
Hybrid Transaxle System
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