Kia Carens: Windshield Deicer / Description and operation
Windshield deicer system prevent windshield wiper from freezing in the winter
season. It consists of deicer in the lower part of windshield, switch and relay.
Body control module receives an input signal from the deicer switch, then controls
relay.
When the deicer switch is switched ON, and the engine is running with generator
output, the deicer will go ON for a maximum of 20 minutes.
Component Location
1. Windshield deicer relay
(Built-in engine room relay box)
2. Windshield deicer switch (DATC type)
3. Windshield deicer switch (Manual type ...
Inspection
1.
Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
2.
Disconnect the windshield deicer conne ...
Other information:
Replacement
1.
Completely open the movable glass using the panorama sunroof switch.
2.
Loosen the mounting nuts (A) and then pull out the deflector mounting
pin (B) to remove it.
3.
Release ...
Specifications
Item
Specifications
Working voltage
DC
12V
Operating force
9.8 ± 2.9N
(1.0 ± 0.3kg, 7.2 ± 0.7lb)
Working temperature
-40°C ~ 80°C (-4 ...