Nissan Rogue (T33) 2021-Present Service Manual: Dtc/circuit Diagnosis :: Rear Window Defogger Relay
Component Function Check
CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY CONTROL FUNCTION
CONSULT
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Ignition switch ON.
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Select “Rear defogger” in “Active test” mode of "BCM".
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Touch “On”.
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Check that the back door window glass is getting warmer.
NOTE:
When glass is hot, never start inspection until it is cool enough.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>Rear window defogger relay control function is OK.
NO>>Refer to Diagnosis Procedure.
Diagnosis Procedure
CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY (COIL SIDE) CIRCUIT 1
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Ignition switch OFF.
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Disconnect BCM connector.
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Ignition switch ON.
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Check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.
(+) (-) Voltage
(Approx.)BCM Connector Terminal M19 (with type B meter) 63 Ground Battery voltage M51 (with type A meter) 35
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>GO TO 5.
NO>>GO TO 2.
CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY (COIL SIDE) CIRCUIT 2
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Ignition switch OFF.
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Remove rear window defogger relay.
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Ignition switch ON.
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Check voltage between rear window defogger relay terminal and ground.
(+) (-) Voltage
(Approx.)Rear window defogger relay Location Terminal J ‐ 4 2 Ground Battery voltage
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>GO TO 3.
NO>>Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.
CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY (COIL SIDE) CIRCUIT 3
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Ignition switch OFF.
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Disconnect fuse block (J/B) connector.
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Check continuity between rear window defogger relay terminal and fuse block (J/B) harness connector.
Rear window defogger relay Fuse block (J/B) Continuity Location Terminal Connector Terminal J ‐ 4 1 M68 16F Yes
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>GO TO 4.
NO>>Repair or replace harness.
CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY (COIL SIDE) CIRCUIT 4
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Ignition switch OFF.
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Check continuity between BCM harness connector and fuse block (J/B) harness connector.
| BCM | Fuse block (J/B) | Continuity | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connector | Terminal | Connector | Terminal | |
| M19 (with type B meter) | 63 | M68 | 16F | Yes |
| M51 (with type B meter) | 35 | |||
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>GO TO 7.
NO>>Repair or replace harness.
CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY (SWITCH SIDE) CIRCUIT 1
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Ignition switch OFF.
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Remove rear window defogger relay.
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Check voltage between rear window defogger relay terminal and ground.
(+) (-) Voltage
(Approx.)Rear window defogger relay Location Terminal J ‐ 4 3 Ground Battery voltage
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>GO TO 6.
NO>>Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.
CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY (SWITCH SIDE) CIRCUIT 2
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Disconnect fuse block (J/B) connector.
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Check continuity between fuse block (J/B) harness connector and rear window defogger relay terminal.
Fuse block (J/B) Rear window defogger relay Continuity Connector Terminal Location Terminal B28 1L J ‐ 4 5 Yes
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>GO TO 7.
NO>>Repair or replace fuse block (J/B).
CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY
Check rear window defogger relay. Refer to Component Inspection.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>Inspection End.
NO>>Replace rear window defogger relay.
Component Inspection
CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY
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Ignition switch OFF.
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Remove rear window defogger relay.
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Check continuity between rear window defogger relay terminals.
| Terminal | Condition | Continuity | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Rear window defogger relay | |||
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12 V direct current supply between terminals and . |
Yes |
| No current supply | No | ||

Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>Inspection End.
NO>>Replace rear window defogger relay.
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