Lexus RX (RX 350L, RX450h) 2016-2025 Repair Manual: Window Defogger Wire
On-vehicle Inspection
ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER OPERATION
(a) When the engine switch is ON and the rear window defogger switch is pressed, check that the window defogger system operates.
2. INSPECT BACK DOOR GLASS (REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER WIRE)
NOTICE:
- When cleaning the glass, wipe the glass along the wire using a soft dry cloth. Take care not to damage the wire.
- Do not use detergents or glass cleaners that have abrasive ingredients.
- When measuring voltage, wrap a piece of tin foil around the tip of the negative tester probe and press the foil against the wire with your finger as shown in the illustration.
| (a) Turn the engine switch to ON (IG). |
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(b) Turn the rear window defogger switch on.
| (c) Measure the voltage at the center of each rear window defogger wire to check the wire as shown in the illustration. Result:
HINT: If the voltage is 11 to 14 V, the wire may be broken between the center of the wire and the wire end on the ground side. If the voltage is below 1 V, the wire may be broken between the center of the wire and the wire end on the battery side. |
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| (d) Place the positive (+) lead of the voltmeter against the rear window defogger wire on the battery side. |
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(e) Place the negative (-) lead of the voltmeter with the foil strip against the wire on the ground side.
(f) Slide the positive (+) lead from the battery side to the ground side. The point where the voltage drops to below 1 V from 11 to 14 V is the place where the rear window defogger wire is broken.
HINT:
If the rear window defogger wire is not broken, the voltmeter should indicate 11 to 14 V at the battery side. As the positive (+) lead is moved to the ground side, the voltage gradually decreases to below 1 V.
Repair
REPAIR
PROCEDURE
1. REPAIR BACK DOOR GLASS (REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER WIRE)
| *a | Masking Tape |
| *b | Broken Wire |
| *c | Repair Point |
(a) Clean the broken wire tips with a grease, wax and silicone remover.
(b) Place masking tape along both sides of the wire.
| (c) Thoroughly mix the repair agent (Dupont paste No. 4817 or equivalent). |
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(d) Using a fine tip brush, apply a small amount of the agent to the wire.
(e) After a few minutes, remove the masking tape.
NOTICE:
Do not use the rear window defogger for at least 24 hours after performing the repair.
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