Nissan Xterra. Manual - part 181

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY

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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY

Description

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Power is supplied to the rear window defogger with BCM control.

Component Function Check

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1.

 CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Check that an operation noise of rear window defogger relay (located in IPDM E/R) can be heard when turning

the rear window defogger switch ON.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Rear window defogger relay power supply circuit is OK.

NO

>> Refer to 

DEF-9, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring diagram information, refer to 

DEF-27, "Wiring Diagram"

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1.

CHECK FUSES 

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

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 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1. Turn ignition switch ON.

2. Check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector E124 ter-

minal 60 and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3.

NO

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-27, "Removal and Installation"

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3.

 CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Check for intermittent incident.

Refer to 

GI-40, "Intermittent Incident"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Check the following.

• Battery power supply circuit

• IPDM E/R

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.

COMPONENT PARTS

AMPERE

FUSE NO.

IPDM E/R

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IPDM E/R

15A

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Terminals

Condition of rear 

window defogger 

switch

Voltage (V)

(Approx.)

(+)

(–)

IPDM E/R con-

nector

Terminal 

E124

60

Ground

ON Battery 

voltage

OFF

0

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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT

Description

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Heats the heating wire with the power supply from the rear window defogger relay to prevent the rear window

from fogging up.

Component Function Check

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1.

 CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER

Check that the heating wire of rear window defogger is heated when turning the rear window defogger switch

ON.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Rear window defogger is OK.

NO

>> Refer to 

DEF-10, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring diagram information, refer to 

DEF-27, "Wiring Diagram"

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1.

 CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1. Turn ignition switch ON.

2. Check voltage between rear window defogger harness connec-

tor D651 terminal 1 and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 2

NO

>> GO TO 3

2.

 CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Disconnect rear window defogger.

3. Check continuity between rear window defogger harness con-

nector D604 terminal 2 and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 4

NO

>> Repair or replace harness.

3.

 CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY

Terminals

Condition of rear 

window

 defogger switch

Voltage (V)

(Approx.)

(+)

(–)

Rear window 

defogger 

connector

Terminal 

D651

1

Ground

ON

Battery voltage

OFF

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Rear window defogger connector

Terminal

Ground

Continuity 

D604

2

Yes

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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT

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1. Disconnect IPDM E/R.

2. Check continuity between rear window defogger harness con-

nector D651 (A) terminal 1 and IPDM E/R harness E124 (B) ter-

minal 60 connector.

3. Check continuity between rear window defogger harness con-

nector D651 (A) terminal 1 and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 5

NO

>> Replace or repair harness as necessary.

4.

 CHECK FILAMENT

Check filament.

Refer to 

DEF-11, "Component Inspection"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Check for intermittent incident. Refer to 

GI-40, "Intermittent Incident"

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NO

>> Repair filament. Refer to 

DEF-42, "Filament Repair"

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5.

 CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Check intermittent incident.

Refer to 

GI-40, "Intermittent Incident"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Check the following.

• Battery power supply circuit

• IPDM E/R

NO

>> Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.

Component Inspection

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1.

 CHECK FILAMENT

Check the filament for damage or open circuits.

Refer to 

DEF-42, "Filament Check"

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Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Inspection End.

NO

>> Repair filament. Refer to 

DEF-42, "Filament Repair"

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Rear window defog-

ger connector

Terminal

IPDM E/R 
connector

Terminal

Continuity 

D651 (A)

1

E124 (B)

60

Yes

Rear window defog-

ger connector

Terminal

Ground

Continuity 

D651 (A)

1

No

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DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER LH

DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER LH

Description

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Heats the heating wire with the power supply from the heated mirror relay to prevent the door mirror from fog-

ging up.

Component Function Check

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1.

 CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER LH

Check that heating wire of door mirror defogger LH is heated when turning the rear window defogger switch

ON.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> Door mirror defogger LH is OK.

NO

>> Refer to 

DEF-12, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring diagram information, refer to 

DEF-27, "Wiring Diagram"

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1.

 CHECK POWER SUPPLY

Check if the following fuse in the IPDM E/R is blown.

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 DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

1. Turn ignition switch ON.

2. Check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector E120 ter-

minal 23 and ground.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> GO TO 3

NO

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-27, "Removal and Installation"

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3.

 CHECK DOOR MIRROR DEFOGGER LH POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

COMPONENT PARTS

AMPERE

FUSE NO.

IPDM E/R

15A

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Connector

Terminal

Condition

Voltage (V)

(Approx.)

(+)

(-)

E120

23

Ground

Rear window defogger 
switch ON

 Battery voltage

Rear window defogger 
switch OFF

0

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