B1016–REAR DEFROST SWITCH REQUEST INPUT CIRCUIT LOW (CCN)





For a complete wiring diagram Refer to Section 8W.



Possible Causes
(C215) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT SHORTED TO GROUND
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (CCN)
HVAC CONTROL MODULE



1. VERIFY REAR DEFROST SWITCH REQUEST INPUT CIRCUIT LOW IS ACTIVE

Turn the ignition on.
With the scan tool, check for DTCs.

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes


No

2. CHECK FOR DTC WITH THE A/C HEATER CONTROL DISCONNECTED



Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the A/C Heater Control C1 harness connector.
Turn the ignition on.
Using the scan tool, check for DTC's

Does the scan tool display this DTC as active?

Yes


No

3. CHECK THE (C215) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR SHORT TO GROUND



Disconnect the Instrument Cluster (CCN) C3 harness connector.
Using an ohm meter measure the resistance from the (C215) Rear Window Defogger Switch Signal circuit to ground.

Does the ohm meter read open circuit?

Yes


No