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Door Mirror Defogger Circuit Inspection

  1. CHECK FUSE

    Check if the following fuse in the fuse block (J/B) is blown.

    Component Parts Ampere Fuse No.
    Fuse block (J/B) 10A 8

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 2.

    NG: If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.

  2. CHECK HEATED MIRROR RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
    1. Disconnect heated mirror relay.
    2. Turn ignition switch ON.
    3. Turn rear window defogger ON.
    4. Check voltage between heated mirror relay connector and ground.
      Connector Terminals Voltage (V) (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      E56 1 Ground Battery voltage
      3
      Fig 1: Checking Heated Mirror Relay Power Supply Circuit
      G04927949Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 3.

      NG: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK HEATED MIRROR RELAY GROUND CIRCUIT
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check continuity between heated mirror relay connector E56 terminal 2 and ground.

      2 - Ground: Continuity should exist  .

      Fig 2: Checking Heated Mirror Relay Ground Circuit
      G04927950Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 4.

      NG: Repair or replace harness.

  4. CHECKING HEATED MIRROR RELAY

    Check continuity between heated mirror relay terminals 3 and 5.

    Condition Continuity
    12V direct current supply between terminals 1 and 2 Yes
    No current supply No
    Fig 3: Checking Heated Mirror Relay
    G04899386Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 5.

    NG: Replace heated mirror relay.

  5. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
    1. Disconnect door mirror (LH or RH).
    2. Check continuity between door mirror LH or RH connector (A) and heated mirror relay connector (B).
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal Continuity
      A B
      D7 (LH) 1 E56 5 Yes
      D106 (RH)
      Fig 4: Checking Harness Continuity
      G04927952Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    3. Check continuity between door mirror LH or RH connector (A) and ground.
      A Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      D7 (LH) 1 No
      D106 (RH)

      OK or NG 

      OK: GO TO 6.

      NG: Repair or replace harness.

  6. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT

    Check continuity between door mirror LH or RH connector and ground.

    Connector Terminals Continuity
    D7 (LH) 2 Ground Battery voltage
    D106 (RH)
    Fig 5: Checking Ground Circuit
    G04927953Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace door mirror (LH or RH). Refer to , "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NG: Repair or replace harness.