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Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Press the rear window defogger switch.
    3. Check voltage between rear window defogger harness connector D651 terminal 1 and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Rear Window Defogger Connector D651 Terminal 1 And Ground
      G08168966Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      Terminals Condition of rear window defogger switch Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      Rear window defogger connector Terminal
      D651 1 Ground ON Battery voltage
      OFF 0

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2

      NO: GO TO  3

  2. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect rear window defogger.
    3. Check continuity between rear window defogger harness connector D604 terminal 2 and ground.
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Rear Window Defogger Connector D604 Terminal 2 And Ground
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      Rear window defogger connector Terminal Ground Continuity
      D604 2 Yes

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  4

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
    1. Disconnect IPDM E/R.
    2. Check continuity between rear window defogger harness connector D651 (A) terminal 1 and IPDM E/R connector E124 (B) terminal 60.
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Rear Window Defogger Connector D651 Terminal 1 And IPDM E/R Connector E124 Terminal 60
      G08168968Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      Rear window defogger connector Terminal IPDM E/R connector Terminal Continuity
      D651 (A) 1 E124 (B) 60 Yes
    3. Check continuity between rear window defogger harness connector D651 (A) terminal 1 and ground.
      Rear window defogger connector Terminal Ground Continuity
      D651 (A) 1 No

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO  5

      NO: Replace or repair harness.

  4. CHECK FILAMENT

    Check filament.

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    NO: Repair filament. Refer to "FILAMENT REPAIR ".

  5. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Check intermittent incident.

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Check the following.

    • Battery power supply circuit.
    • IPDM E/R.

    NO: Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.