Rear Window Defogger Circuit Check

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CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect rear window defogger.
Turn ignition switch ON.

Check voltage between rear window defogger connector D504 terminal + and ground.

CONNECTOR TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHECK TABLE

Connector	Terminals		Condition	Voltage (V) (Approx.)
Connector	(+)	(-)	Condition	Voltage (V) (Approx.)
D504	+	Ground	Rear window defogger switch ON.	Battery voltage
D504	+	Ground	Rear window defogger switch OFF.	0

Fig 1: Identifying Voltage Between Rear Window Defogger Terminal + And Ground

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG

OK: GO TO 2.

NG: GO TO 3.

CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Check continuity between rear window defogger connector D515 terminal - and ground.
  - Ground: Continuity should exist.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Continuity Between Rear Window Defogger Terminal - And Ground
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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.
CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER HARNESS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect rear window defogger relay.
3. Check continuity between rear window defogger relay connector B4 terminal 5 and rear window defogger connector D504 terminal +.
  5 - +: Continuity should exist.
OK or NG

OK: Check the condition of the harness and the connector.

NG: Repair or replace harness.

Fig 3: Identifying Continuity Between Rear Window Defogger Relay Terminal 5 And Rear Window Defogger Terminal
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.