Nissan Altima 2007-2012 Service Manual: Rear window defogger relay

Description

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

Component Function Check

1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT

Check that an operation noise of rear window defogger relay [located in fuse block (J/B)] 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-11, "Diagnosis Procedure".

Diagnosis Procedure

1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY GROUND CIRCUIT

1. Turn ignition switch ON.

2. Check voltage between BCM connector and ground.

Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Rear window defogger power supply circuit is OK.

NO >> GO TO 2

2. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.

2. Disconnect BCM and fuse block (J/B).

3. Check continuity between BCM connector (A) and fuse block (J/ B) connector (B).

Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 3

NO >> Repair or replace harness.

3. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY

Check rear window defogger relay.

Refer to DEF-12, "Component Inspection".

Is the inspection result normal? YES >> GO TO 4

NO >> Replace rear window defogger relay.

4. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT

Check intermittent incident.

Refer to GI-42, "Intermittent Incident" Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Check the following.

• Battery power supply circuit.

• Fuse block (J/B).

NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.

Component Inspection

1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY

Check rear window defogger relay.

Is the inspection result normal? YES >> Inspection End.

NO >> Replace rear window defogger relay.

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