Acura TSX / Honda Accord CL. Manual — part 249

6. Touch the voltmeter positive probe to the points (1), (2), (3) on each defogger wire, and the negative

probe to the negative terminal.

z

If the voltage is as specified, the defogger wire up to that point is OK.

z

If the voltage is not as specified, repair the defogger wire.

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If it is more than specified at one of the points, there is a break in the negative half of the
wire.

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If it is less than specified at one of the points, there is a break in the negative half of the wire.

DEFOGGER WIRE REPAIR

1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A) with fine steel wool, then clean it with alcohol.

Fig. 4: Cleaning & Masking Repair Area

NOTE:

To make an effective repair, the broken section must be no longer than one
inch.

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2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Rear Window Defogger - TSX

2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion of the defogger wire (B) with cellophane tape (C).

3. Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver conductive paint (commercially available) extending

about 1/8" on both sides of the break. Allow 25 minutes to dry.

Fig. 5: Applying A Heavy Coat Of Silver Conductive Paint

4. Perform the function test to confirm that the wire is repaired.

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2004 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Rear Window Defogger - TSX

5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry 3 hours before removing the tape.

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Fig. 1: Locating Wipers/Washers Components

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