B0287

Electric Rear Defrost Circuit Open

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$11–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Heated rear window does not work
Malfunction indicator on the dashboard
Reduced visibility in cold weather

Causes

Broken wires in the harness
Blown fuse
Heating relay malfunction
Oxidation of contacts on the rear window
Damage to conductive threads on glass

How to Fix

Check the heating circuit fuse
Check heating relay
Inspect the wiring harness for damage
Check the contacts on the rear window
Replace damaged circuit elements

Related codes

B0285 B0286 B0288