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Diagnosis Procedure

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

  1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY

    Check if the following fuse in the IPDM E/R is blown.

    COMPONENT PARTS AMPERE FUSE NO.
    IPDM E/R 15A 43

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 2

    NO: If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.

  2. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between IPDM E/R connector E120 terminal 23 and ground.
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/R Connector E120 Terminal 23 And Ground
      G08168969Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      E120 23 Ground Rear window defogger switch ON Battery voltage
      Rear window defogger switch OFF 0

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 3

      NO: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R ".

  3. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER 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 harness connector terminal 1 and ground.
      WITHOUT AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER

      Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      D4 1 Ground Rear window defogger switch ON Battery voltage
      Rear window defogger switch OFF 0
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Door Mirror LH Connector D4 Terminal 1 And Ground
      G08168970Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      WITH AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER

      Connector Terminal Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      D18 1 Ground Rear window defogger switch ON Battery voltage
      Rear window defogger switch OFF 0

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 4

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  4. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R.
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R connector E120 (A) terminal 23 and door mirror LH harness connector (B) terminal 1.
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Connector E120 Terminal 23 And Door Mirror LH Harness Connector Terminal 1
      G08168971Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
      WITHOUT AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER

      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal Continuity
      A B
      IPDM E/R: E120 23 Door mirror: D4 1 Yes
      WITH AUTOMATIC DRIVE POSITIONER

      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal Continuity
      A B
      IPDM E/R: E120 23 Door mirror: D18 1 Yes
    4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R connector E120 terminal 23 and ground.
      A Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      IPDM E/R: E120 23 No

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 5.

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  5. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER GROUND CIRCUIT

    Check continuity between door mirror LH harness connector D4 (without ADP), D18 (with ADP) terminal 6 and ground.

    6 - Ground: Continuity should exist  .

    Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Door Mirror Connector D4 (LH), D18 Terminal 6 And Ground
    G08168972Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 6

    NO: Repair or replace harness.

  6. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER LH

    Check door mirror defogger LH.

    Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 7

    NO: Replace door mirror. Refer to "DOOR MIRROR ASSEMBLY ".

  7. 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.