Kia Optima: Description and Operation - Windshield Deicer - Body Electrical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia 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 ...

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:

Engine compartment fuse replacement
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Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button
To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink button. Do not release until step 4 has been completed. 2. ...

Outside Rearview Mirror Heater
The outside door mirror heater is actuated in connection with the rear window defroster. To heat the outside door mirror glass, push the switch for the rear window defroster. The outside door mir ...

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