Honda Accord: Defogger Wire Repair
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section must be no longer than 1.0 in (25 mm).
1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A) with fine steel wool, then clean it with isopropyl alcohol.

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) (A) extending about 1/8" o n both sides of the break. Allow 25 minutes to dry.

4. Do the function test to confirm that the wire is repaired.
5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry 3 hours before removing the tape.
Function Test
NOTE;
• With climate control: Before testing, troubleshoot the
B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see page
22-134).
• Before testing, check the No. 4 (40 A) fuse in the
under-hood fu ...
See also:
Climate Control Power and Ground
Circuit Troubleshooting
1. Check the No. 16 (7.5 A) fuse in the driver's
under-dash fuse/ relay box.
is the fuse OK?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO-Replace the fuse, and recheck. If the fuse blows
again, check for a short in ...
Recirculation Control Motor Test
'08-09 models 4-door with A/T and "10 model
with A/T
NOTE: Before testing the motor, check for HVAC DTCs
(see page 21-9).
1. Disconnect the 7P connector from the recirculation
control moto ...
Interior Lights/Interior ConvenienceItems
• Interior Light Switches
• ON
The interior lights come on regardless of
whether the doors are open or closed.
• Door activated
The interior lights come on in the following
situations: ...
