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Diagnosis Procedure

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

  1. CHECK HEATED MIRROR RELAY

    Check heated mirror relay.

    Fig 1: Identifying Heated Mirror Relay Terminals
    G04889330Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Terminal Condition Continuity
    Heated mirror relay
    3 5 12V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2. Yes
    No current supply No

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO 2

    NO: Replace heated mirror relay.

  2. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER FUSE

    Check fuse 43 (15A) in IPDM E/R.

    Is the inspection result normal? 

    YES: GO TO  4

    NO: GO TO 3

  3. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect the following harness connectors.
      • IPDM E/R connector E120
      • Door mirror LH
      • Door mirror RH
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E120 terminal 23 and ground.
      IPDM E/R connector Terminal Ground Continuity
      E120 23 No

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Replace fuse 43 (15A).

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  4. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector E120 terminal 23 and ground.
      Terminals Condition of rear window defogger switch Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      IPDM E/R connector Terminal
      E120 23 Ground ON Battery voltage
      OFF 0

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: GO TO 5

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

  5. CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER
    1. Check door mirror LH. Refer to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".
    2. Check door mirror RH. Refer to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

      Is the inspection result normal? 

      YES: Check intermittent incident. Refer to "INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".

      NO: Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.