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Rear Window Defogger Circuit Check

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Frontier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. CHECK FUSES 

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

    IPDM E/R BLOWN FUSES REFERENCE

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

    OK or NG 

  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 B165 terminal + and ground.
      REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER CONNECTOR TERMINAL AND GROUND VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      B165 + Ground Rear window defogger switch ON. Battery voltage
      Rear window defogger switch OFF. 0

    OK or NG 

    • OK : GO TO 2.
    • NG : Repair or replace harness.
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between Rear Window Defogger Connector B165 Terminal Positive And Ground
      G03596774Courtesy 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 B210 terminal - and ground.

      - - Ground : Continuity should exist. 

    OK or NG 

    • 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.

    • NG : Repair or replace harness.
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Rear Window Defogger Connector B210 Terminal - And Ground
      G03596775Courtesy 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.
      IPDM E/R CONNECTOR TERMINAL AND GROUND VOLTAGE SPECIFICATIONS

      Connector Terminals Condition Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      E124 60 Ground Rear window defogger switch ON. Battery voltage
      Rear window defogger switch OFF. 0
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/R Connector E124 Terminal 60 And Ground
      G03596776Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG