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Replace "defogger for test" with "new defogger" and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR". 

NO  

Go to step 2. 

2. Check RAM 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF"  

3. Check if DTC is erased after replacing RAM with "RAM for test".  

4. Is the DTC erased? 

YES  

Replace "RAM for test" with "new RAM" and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE 
REPAIR". 

NO  

Check connecting condition of connector and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR".

VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR 

After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected. 

1. Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)" mode and then clear DTC.  

2. Operate the vehicle within DTC Enable conditions in General information.  

3. Are any DTCs present? 

YES  

Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure. 

NO  

System is performing to specification at this time. 

DTC B2119 WINDSHIELD DEFOG RELAY FAILURE 

COMPONENT LOCATION 

 

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Fig. 159: Locating Front Wiper Motor & Windshield Defogger Connector 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

GENERAL DESCRIPTION 

FAM is a part of BCM with DDM, ADM, IPM, RAM, IMS and Cluster module. Each part of BCM is 
connected to one another through CAN communication line for efficient communication. Those modules 
control front/rear, driver/passenger seat, cluster with electrical signal and they share information with other 
modules. FAM (Front Area Module) set up at engine room controls various lamps (fog lamp, headlamp, stop 
lamp, turn signal lamp), wiper and performs system error checking as well. Received wind shield defogger 
switch signal from IPM through CAN line, FAM controls wind shield defogger. 

DTC DESCRIPTION 

The ECM sets DTC B2119 if open/short in wind shield defogger circuit or relay failure is detected. 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

DTC DETECTING CONDITION 

MONITOR DTC STATUS 

1. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).  

2. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF" & FAM: "ON".  

3. Select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) "mode and monitor "DTC Status" parameter. 

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible Cause

DTC Strategy



Resistance check  



Open in power circuit  



RAM failure  

Enable Conditions



IGN: ON, ENG: OFF  

Threshold value



infinity ohms  

Detecting time

-

 

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Fig. 160: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

4. Is the DTC B2119 present? 

YES  

Go to TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION. 

NO  

Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM's connector or was repaired and 
ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, 
corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to 
"VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR" procedure. 

TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION 

1. Electrical systems consist of a lot of harness and connectors, poor connection of terminals can cause 

various problems and damage of component.  

2. Check poor connection, bedding, corrosion, contamination, deformation of connector and it terminals.  

3. Is any problem found? 

YES  

Repair if necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR". 

NO  

Go to POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION. 

POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT INSPECTION 

 

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1. Check open in power circuit 

1. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".  

2. Measure the resistance between wind shield defogger power circuit of FAM (BEC-FE-3) and wind 

shield defogger (E04-2). 

Specification: 0 ohms. 

Fig. 161: Measuring Resistance Between Wind Shield Defogger Power Circuit Of FAM 
(BEC-FE-3) And Wind Shield Defogger (E04-2) 
Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC. 

3. Is the measured resistance within the specification? 

YES  

Go to step 2. 

NO  

Repair open in power circuit and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR". 

2. Check short in power circuit 

1. Ignition "ON" & engine "OFF".  

2. Disconnect wind shield defogger.  

3. Measure the resistance between wind shield defogger power circuit of FAM (BEC-FE-3) and 

chassis ground. 

Specification: infinity ohms 

 

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