OBD Guide

B018A

Windscreen Temperature Sensor Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$22–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Incorrect operation of the climate control system
  • The heated windshield does not turn on or does not work correctly
  • Windshield fogging in cold weather

Causes

  • Windshield temperature sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in wiring harness
  • Poor contact in sensor connectors
  • Problems with the climate control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
  2. Check connections and contacts in sensor connectors
  3. Replace the windshield temperature sensor if necessary
  4. Check the climate control control unit for errors

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