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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012TRANSIT CONNECT L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSTESTING AND INSPECTIONINITIAL INSPECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC OVERVIEWPRINCIPLES OF OPERATION
2012 Ford Transit Connect L4-2.0L
Principles of Operation
2012 Ford Transit Connect L4-2.0LSECTION Principles of Operation
Glass, Frames and Mechanisms
Principles of Operation
One-Touch Down
The one-touch down function allows the LH door window glass to completely lower with one button press. When the window control switch is pressed, the one-touch down relay supplies voltage to the driver side window motor, lowering the window.
Heated Windshield
When the windshield defrost switch is pressed, a ground signal is provided to the Generic Electronic Module (GEM) heated windshield defrost input. The GEM (Generic Electronic Module) then supplies a ground to the left and right heated windshield relay coils. When activated, the left and right heated windshield relays supply voltage to the left and right heated windshield grids.
Rear Window Defrost
When the rear window defrost switch is pressed, a ground signal is provided to the GEM (Generic Electronic Module) rear defrost input. The GEM (Generic Electronic Module) then supplies a ground to the rear window defrost relay coil. When activated, the rear window defrost relay supplies voltage to the rear window defrost grids.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.