Kia Cadenza: Windshield Deicer / Description and Operation

Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2025 Service Manual / Body Electrical System / Windshield Deicer / 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. IPM 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 (Rear glass defogger switch)3. Windshield deicer4. 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. Check for continuity between the terminals ...

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Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2025 Service Manual: Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting • The battery must be in good condition and fully charged for this troubleshooting. ...

Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Disarmed stage

The system will be disarmed when The doors (and trunk) are unlocked with the smart key. After depressing the unlock button, the hazard warning lights will blink and the chime will sound twice (in smart key) to indicate that the system is disarmed. After depressing the unlock butto ...