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: Emergency Call (eCall) Button Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the overhead console lamp. (Refer to Lighting System - "Overhead Console Lamp") 3. Remove the eCall button (A) after lo ...

Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, and wait for at least thirty seconds before beginning work. 2. Remove the lower anchor bolt. 3. Remove the center pillar trim. (Refer to Body - &q ...