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Rear Window Defogger Switch Circuit Check.

  1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (MULTIFUNCTION) SWITCH 

    With CONSULT-II 

    Check rear window defogger switch "REAR DEF SW" in the "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT-II, Refer to "DATA MONITOR ".

    1. When rear window defogger switch ON 
    2. REAR DEF SW: ON 
    Fig 1: Data Monitor - Display
    G02376433Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    With CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn ignition switch ON.
    2. Check voltage between BCM connector and ground.
      Fig 2: Terminal Wire Color Specification
      G02376434Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between BCM Connector And Ground
      G02376435Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: Rear window defogger switch is OK.
    2. NG: GO TO 2
  2. REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect BCM and multifunction switch (rear window defogger switch) connectors.
    3. Check continuity between BCM connector M4 terminal 10 and multifunction switch (rear window defogger switch) connector M83 terminal 5.
      1. 10 (G/R) - 5 (G/R): Continuity should exist 
    4. Check continuity between BCM harness connector M4 terminal 10 and ground.
      1. 10 (G/R) - Ground: Continuity should not exist 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: GO TO 3.
    2. NG: Repair or replace harness.
    Fig 4: Inspecting Rear Window Defogger Switch Signal Circuit
    G02376436Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. MULTIFUNCTION (REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER) SWITCH GROUND HARNESS INSPECTION 

    Check continuity between multi-function switch (rear window defogger switch) connector M83 terminal 2 and ground.

    1. 2 (B) - Ground: Continuity should exist 

    OK or NG 

    1. OK: Replace multi function switch.
    2. NG: Repair or replace harness.
    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Multi-Function Switch (Rear Window Defogger Switch) Connector M83 Terminal 2 And Ground
    G02376437Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.