Kia Optima: Description and Operation
Description
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. Operating condition is the same that of rear window defogger system.Since the generator "L" is switched ON, if the deicer switch is ON, then deicer output is ON for 20 minutes.
Components and Components Location
Component Location
1. Windshield deicer relay (Built-in engine room relay box)
2. Windshield deicer switch
3. Windshield deicer
4. Deicer connector
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Windshield Deicer. Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Remove the cowl top cover. (Refer
to the wiper)
2.
Disconnect the windshield deicer
connector (A) from the wiper motor linkage.
3. ...
See also:
Oil Pressure Switch. Repair procedures
Inspection
1.
Check the continuity between
the terminal and the body with an ohmmeter.If there is no continuity,
replace the oil pressure switch.
2.
Ch ...
Components and Components Location
Components Location
1. Engine Control Module (ECM)
2. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAPS) #1
3. Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IATS)
4. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor ...
Tire Replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band
1/2 inch wide (12.7 mm) across the the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16
inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on the t ...