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Diagnosis Procedure

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

  1. CHECK FUSES

    Check if any of the following fuses in the IPDM E/R are blown.

    COMPONENT PARTS AMPERE FUSE NO.
    IPDM E/R 15A 46
    IPDM E/R 15A 47

    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 REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY

    Check rear window defogger relay.

    Terminal Condition Continuity
    Rear window defogger relay
    3 5 12V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2. Yes
    No current supply No
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Window Defogger Relay Terminals
    G08168964Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 3

    NO: Replace rear window defogger relay.

  3. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between IPDM E/R connector E124 terminal 60 and ground.
      Terminals Condition of rear window defogger switch Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      IPDM E/R connector Terminal
      E124 60 Ground ON Battery voltage
      OFF 0
      Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/R Connector E124 Terminal 60 And Ground
      G08168965Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 4

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

  4. 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.