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:
Charging System Indicator
Circuit Troubleshooting
troubleshooting the charging system indicator.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Does the charging system indicator come on?
YES-Go to step 2.
NO-Go to step 14.
2. Start the engine. ...
Compass Zone Selection
In most areas, there is a variation
between magnetic north and true
north. Zone selection is required so
the compass can compensate for this
variation. To check and select the
zone, do this: ...
Symptom Troubleshooting
SRS indicator does not come on
NOTE: 2-door: Before replacing t h e SRS u n i t , check the
SRS u n i t software v e r s i o n w i t h t h e HDS. I f t h e software
v e r s i o n is not t h e lates ...
