Kia Cee'd: Windshield Deicer / Description and operation

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. Rear defogger relay (Built-in smart junction box) 2. Windshield deicer switch (Rear defogger switch) 3. Windshield deicer 4. ...

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 ...

Other information:

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Repair procedures
Inspection Signal Circuit Inspection 1. Check ignition lock switch pull-up voltage (1) IG KEY "OFF", ENGINE "OFF". (2) Disconnect ignition lock switch connector ...

: Under Hood Fuse Box
Locating the Under Hood Fuse Box Accessing the Under Hood Fuse Box Pull the latch toward you and remove the top cover. Pull the connector lever upward. Pull the connector upward to remove it. Pull both latches toward you and remove the fuse box. Turn the fuse box over and open the lid. Ide ...