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Rear Window Defogger Circuit Check

  1. CHECK FUSE 

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

    REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER CIRCUIT FUSE CHECK

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

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 2.
    2. NG: If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse, refer to "COMPONENT PARTS AND HARNESS CONNECTOR LOCATION ".
  2. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect rear window defogger.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check voltage between rear window defogger connector D406 terminal + and ground.
      Fig 1: Rear Window Defogger Connector D406 Terminal & Voltage Specification
      G02383961Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: GO TO 4.
    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between Rear Window Defogger Connector D406 Terminal & And Ground
    G02383962Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GROUND CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check continuity between rear window defogger connector D604 terminal - and ground.
      1. - (B) - Ground: Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Check filament. Refer to "FILAMENT CHECK ".
      • If filament is OK.

        Check the condition of the harness and the connector.

      • If filament is NG.

        Repair filament.

    2. NG: Repair or replace harness.
    Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between Rear Window Defogger Connector D604 Terminal - And Ground
    G02383963Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY OUTPUT SIGNAL 
    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between IPDM E/R connector E124 terminal 60 and ground.
      Fig 4: Rear Window Defogger Connector E124 Terminal 60 Voltage Specification
      G02383964Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 5: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/R Connector E124 Terminal 60 And Ground
      G02383965Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    1. OK: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R ".
    2. NG: Repair or replace harness.