2001 INFINITI QX4 IDX

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CIGARETTE LIGHTER
Wiring Diagram Ð CIGAR Ð (Cont'd)
EL-149

Component Parts and Harness Connector
Location
NBEL0072
SEL465X
System DescriptionNBEL0073The rear window defogger system is controlled by the smart entrance control unit. The rear window defogger
operates only for approximately 15 minutes.
Power is supplied at all times
Ito rear window defogger relay terminal 3
Ithrough 20A fuse (No. 56, located in the fuse and fusible link box) and
Ito rear window defogger relay terminal 6
Ithrough 20A fuse (No. 57, located in the fuse and fusible link box)
Ito smart entrance control unit terminal 10
Ithrough 7.5A [No. 24, located in fuse block (J/B)]
With the ignition switch in the ON or START position, power is supplied
Ithrough 7.5A fuse [No. 11, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
Ito the rear window defogger relay terminal 1, and
Ito smart entrance control unit terminal 33.
Ground is supplied
Ito terminal 1 of the rear window defogger switch
Ithrough body grounds M4, M66 and M147(with navigation system),
Ito terminal 32 of the A/C auto amp.
Ithrough body grounds M4, M66 and M147 (without navigation system), or
Ito smart entrance control unit terminal 16
Ithrough body grounds M77 and M111.
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Component Parts and Harness Connector Location
EL-151

Wiring Diagram Ð DEF ÐNBEL0074
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Wiring Diagram Ð DEF Ð
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Trouble DiagnosesNBEL0075DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURENBEL0075S01SYMPTOM: Rear window defogger does not activate, or does
not go off after activating.
1 CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Turn ignition switch to ON position.
2. Check voltage between smart entrance control unit harness terminal 2 and ground.
SEL384X
OK or NG
OK©Check the following.
IRear window defogger relay
(Refer to EL-157.)
IRear window defogger circuit
IRear window defogger filament
(Refer to EL-157.)
NG©GO TO 2.
2 CHECK DEFOGGER RELAY COIL SIDE CIRCUIT
1. Disconnect smart entrance control unit connector.
2. Turn ignition switch to ON position.
3. Check voltage between smart entrance control unit terminal 2 and ground.
SEL385X
OK or NG
OK©GO TO 3.
NG©Check the following.
I7.5A fuse [No. 11, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
IRear window defogger relay
IHarness for open or short between rear window defogger relay and smart entrance
control unit
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Trouble Diagnoses
EL-155

5 CHECK SMART ENTRANCE CONTROL UNIT GROUND CIRCUIT
Check continuity between smart entrance control unit terminal 16 and ground.
SEL388X
OK or NG
OK©Replace smart entrance control unit.
NG©Repair harness or connectors.
SEC202B
Electrical Components InspectionNBEL0076REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAYNBEL0076S01Check continuity between terminals 3 and 5, 6 and 7.
Condition Continuity
12V direct current supply between ter-
minals 1 and 2Ye s
No current supply No
SEL430TB
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCHNBEL0076S02Check continuity between terminals when rear window defogger
switch is pushed and released.
Terminals Condition Continuity
1-2Rear window defogger
switch is pushedYe s
Rear window defogger
switch is releasedNo
SEL263
Filament CheckNBEL00771. Attach probe circuit tester (in volt range) to middle portion of
each filament.
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Trouble Diagnoses (Cont'd)
EL-157

SEL012D
4. After repair has been completed, check repaired wire for con-
tinuity. This check should be conducted 10 minutes after silver
composition is deposited.
Do not touch repaired area while test is being conducted.
SEL013D
5. Apply a constant stream of hot air directly to the repaired area
for approximately 20 minutes with a heat gun. A minimum dis-
tance of 3 cm (1.2 in) should be kept between repaired area
and hot air outlet. If a heat gun is not available, let the repaired
area dry for 24 hours.
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Filament Repair (Cont'd)
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SchematicNBEL0080
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AUDIO
Schematic
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AUDIO
Wiring Diagram Ð AUDIO Ð (Cont'd)
EL-163