Millenia L V6-2.5L DOHC (1997)
Rear Defogger: Technical Service Bulletins
A/C - Rear Window Defroster Grid Diagnosis/Repair
09-042/04 1995-2005 MULTIPLE MODELS - REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID LINE DIAGNOSIS / REPAIR AND TERMINAL TAB
REPAIR
Note:
This bulletin supersedes the following TSB(s): 09-004/03. Please update your records accordingly.
BULLETIN NOTE
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This bulletin supersedes 09-004/03, issued 2/7/03. The APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS, REPAIR PROCEDURE, PART(S) INFORMATION,
WARRANTY INFORMATION have been revised.
APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
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1999-2003 Protege/Protege5
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1999-2005 Miata
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2000-2005 MPV
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2003-2005 MAZDA6
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1995-2002 Millenia
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1998-2002 626
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2001-2005 Tribute
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2004-2005 MAZDA3
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2004-2005 RX-8
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles may exhibit inoperative electric rear window defroster grid lines, integral antenna concerns causing radio reception issues or terminal tabs
pulled from the rear window glass.
Follow the diagnostic and repair procedures included in this bulletin to inspect and service rear defroster grid lines, integral antenna concerns or broken
terminal tabs.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
Warrantable/Non-Warrantable Repairs
Warrantable grid line repairs typically can be identified by one inoperative grid line with a small discoloration at the area of concern, approximately the
size of a pinhead. Grid line(s) that are scratched or have the silver material (which usually tarnishes brown over time) removed are not warrantable and
should be addressed with the customer.
NOTE:
The grid line material is not embedded into the glass but is baked to the glass surface and consequently can be scraped off Inoperative lines may
appear to the eye to be undamaged due to residue remaining on the glass and will require diagnosis with a voltmeter or 12V test lamp as explained in
this article.
Examples of Non-Warrantable Grid Line Damage
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Ice scraper damage to grid lines
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Animal scratches on grid lines
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Window tint film/removal of the film which damages grid lines
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Stickers placed over grids which upon removal, removes the grid line material
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License plate (steel type placed against the inside of back glass) which rubs on the grid line causing damage
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Temporary license plate (paper stuck on to the inside of the back glass) which upon removal removes grid line material
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Cargo or lumber rubbing against the glass which removes grid line material
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Cellular phone antenna installation/removal which damages grid line material
NOTE:
An undamaged grid line will have small ridges that project above the surface of the glass and can easily be felt when running a fingertips across
them. Grid lines that have been "razor bladed" will feel smooth when a fingernail is dragged across the affected area. There may be some residue left
