Lexus NX: System Description
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
The windshield deicer thin heater wires are attached to the inside of the windshield glass to help deice the window surface more quickly. 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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for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column: Click here
FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENT
| Component | Outline |
|---|---|
| Multi-display Assembly | Sends signals to the radio receiver assembly to operate the windshield deicer. |
| Air Conditioning Amplifier Assembly | Sends windshield deicer activation request signals to the front wiper deicer relay. |
| Front Wiper 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 Glass (Windshield Deicer Wire) | Receives power from the front wiper deicer relay and heats the windshield deicer. |
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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 power switch on (IG). (b) Check that the windshield deicer becomes warm by operating the windshield deicer switch of the multi-display assem
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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Power Steering Warning Light Circuit
DESCRIPTION The power steering ECU is connected to the combination meter via CAN communication. If any of the following conditions are detected, the power steering warning light remains on.
The circuit that supplies power source voltage to the power steering ECU assembly (terminal IG) is open.
Removal
REMOVAL PROCEDURE 1. REMOVE CONSOLE ARMREST ASSEMBLY Click here 2. REMOVE UPPER REAR CONSOLE PANEL Click here 3. REMOVE UPPER NO. 2 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH Click here 4. REMOVE UPPER NO. 1 CONSOLE PANEL GARNISH Click here 5. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH Click here 6. REMOVE NO. 1 INS
