Rear Window Defogger - Poor Performance
CATEGORY: BodySECTION: 8
ISSUE: 03/95-0557
CODE: 843
SUBJECT:
Correcting Complaint of Poor Defogging Performance on Rear Window
APPLICATION:
1992-1994 9000 CS Up to VIN Serial No. R1024822
An additional ground cable can be added to address complaints of poor rear window defogging. Follow the instructions below to rectify this situation.
CARS AFFECTED:
1992-1994 9000 CS up to VIN Serial NO. R1024822
PARTS:
Double push-on terminal (1) 78 29 641
Ring terminal cable (1) 78 29 617
Black cable, 2.5 sq.mm (1 meter)
ACTION:
1. Fit the cable terminals on both ends of the black cable.
2. Remove the tailgate trim.
3. Unplug the electrically heated rear window's ground connection from the left-hand side of the window.
4. Connect the double push-on terminal to the electrically heated rear window's blade terminal and connect the existing ground cable to the vacant blade of the double terminal.
5. Run the new cable alongside the existing wiring harness to grounding point G4 on the tailgate lock.
6. Remove the lock retaining screw and fit the ring terminal on it.
7. Refit the screw.
8. Refit the tailgate trim.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
To resolve a customer complaint for a vehicle in warranty, submit a claim using the following information:
Failure code: 3716361-2-01-05.
Straight time: 0.4 hrs.