Raider V6-3.7L SOHC (2006)
Heated Glass Element Switch: Description and Operation
SWITCH - REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
DESCRIPTION
The switch for the rear window defogger (EBL) system (1) is integrated into the A/C-heater control (2) which is located in the center of the instrument
panel. When the rear window defogger switch is activated, the A/C-heater control requests the front control module (FCM) to operate the rear window
defogger (EBL) relay and the LED indicator (3) will illuminate. When the EBL relay is activated, current is directed to the rear defogger grid lines and
the heated side view mirrors (when equipped). The grid lines heat the glass to help clear the surface of fog or frost.
OPERATION
An amber indicator will illuminate when the rear window defogger switch is activated. When the switch is activated, the A/C-heater control operates the
rear window defogger (EBL) relay. The EBL relay controls the current flow to the heating grid of the rear window and the heated outside rear view
mirrors, when equipped.
NOTE: The EBL system turns off automatically after ten minutes of initial operation. Each following activation cycle of the EBL system will last five
minutes.
The EBL system will initially be on for approximately ten minutes or until the rear window defogger switch or the ignition switch is turned off. After the
initial time interval has expired, if the defogger switch is turned On again during the same ignition cycle, the EBL system will automatically turn off after
about five minutes.
The rear window defogger switch and the rear window defogger indicator cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, the A/C-heater control must be
replaced.
