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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect door mirror LH.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between door mirror LH connector and ground.
      TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      Terminals Condition of rear window defogger switch Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      Door mirror LH connector Terminal
      D4 5 Ground ON Battery voltage
      OFF 0
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Door Mirror LH Connector And Ground
      G05878656Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  2. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check continuity between door mirror LH connector and ground.
      TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

      Door mirror LH connector Terminal Ground Continuity
      D4 13 Yes
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Door Mirror LH Connector And Ground
      G05878657Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 3

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER LH

    Check door mirror defogger LH.

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 4

    NO: Replace door mirror. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

    Check intermittent incident.

    Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: Check the following.

    • Battery power supply circuit.
    • Fuse block (J/B).

    NO: Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.