Kia Sportage: Windshield Deicer / Windshield Deicer Repair procedures
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Remove the cowl top cover.
(Refer to Body - "Cowl Top Cover")
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Disconnect the windshield deicer connector (A).

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Check for continuity between the terminals of deicer lines.

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Turn the ignition switch ON and the windshield deicer switch ON, then
measure the voltage between the terminals of harness side deicer connector.
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OK : approx. Battery voltage (12V)
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Component Location
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.
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Inspection
1.
In the body electrical system, failure can be quickly diagnosed by using
the vehicle diagnostic system (KDS/GDS).
The diagnostic system (KD ...
Other information:
Tires
Adjust the tire inflation pressures to specification. Low tire inflation pressures
will result in overheating and possible failure of the tires.
Avoid using worn or damaged tires which may result in reduced traction or tire
failure.
Never exceed the maximum tire inflation pressure shown ...
Component Location
1. Front seat belt buckle
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