2008 NISSAN LATIO relay

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• Cold or hot start up
Get a thorough description of the incident from the customer. It is important for simulating the conditions of the
problem.
Vehicle Vibration
The problem may occur or become worse while driving on a rough road or when engine is vibrating (idle with
A/C on). In such a case, you will want to check for a vibration related condition. Refer to the following illustra-
tion.
CONNECTORS & HARNESS
Determine which connectors and wiring harness would affect the electrical system you are inspecting. Gently
shake each connector and harness while monitoring the system for the incident you are trying to duplicate.
This test may indicate a loose or poor electrical connection.
HINT
Connectors can be exposed to moisture. It is possible to get a thin film of corrosion on the connector termi-
nals. A visual inspection may not reveal this without disconnecting the connector. If the problem occurs inter-
mittently, perhaps the problem is caused by corrosion. It is a good idea to disconnect, inspect and clean the
terminals on related connectors in the system.
SENSORS & RELAYS
Gently apply a slight vibration to sensors and relays in the system you are inspecting.
This test may indicate a loose or poorly mounted sensor or relay.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
There are several reasons a vehicle or engine vibration could cause an electrical complaint. Some of the
things to check for are:
• Connectors not fully seated.
• Wiring harness not long enough and is being stressed due to engine vibrations or rocking.
• Wires laying across brackets or moving components.
• Loose, dirty or corroded ground wires.
• Wires routed too close to hot components.
To inspect components under the hood, start by verifying the integrity of ground connections. (Refer to Ground
Inspection described later.) First check that the system is properly grounded. Then check for loose connection
by gently shaking the wiring or components as previously explained. Using the wiring diagrams inspect the
wiring for continuity.
BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL
An improperly routed or improperly clamped harness can become pinched during accessory installation. Vehi-
cle vibration can aggravate a harness which is routed along a bracket or near a screw.
UNDER SEATING AREAS
An unclamped or loose harness can cause wiring to be pinched by seat components (such as slide guides)
during vehicle vibration. If the wiring runs under seating areas, inspect wire routing for possible damage or
pinching.
Heat Sensitive
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SERVICE INFORMATION FOR ELECTRICAL INCIDENT
ough understanding of system operation. Then you will be able to use the appropriate equipment and follow
the correct test procedure.
You may have to simulate vehicle vibrations while testing electrical components. Gently shake the wiring har-
ness or electrical component to do this.
NOTE:
Refer to “How to Check Terminal” to probe or check terminal.
Testing for “Opens” in the Circuit
Before you begin to diagnose and test the system, you should rough sketch a schematic of the system. This
will help you to logically walk through the diagnosis process. Drawing the sketch will also reinforce your work-
ing knowledge of the system.
CONTINUITY CHECK METHOD
The continuity check is used to find an open in the circuit. The digital multimeter (DMM) set on the resistance
function will indicate an open circuit as over limit (no beep tone or no ohms symbol). Make sure to always start
with the DMM at the highest resistance level.
To help in understanding the diagnosis of open circuits, please refer to the previous schematic.
• Disconnect the battery negative cable.
• Start at one end of the circuit and work your way to the other end. (At the fuse block in this example)
• Connect one probe of the DMM to the fuse block terminal on the load side.
• Connect the other probe to the fuse block (power) side of SW1. Little or no resistance will indicate that por-
tion of the circuit has good continuity. If there were an open in the circuit, the DMM would indicate an over
limit or infinite resistance condition. (point A)
• Connect the probes between SW1 and the relay. Little or no resistance will indicate that portion of the circuit
has good continuity. If there were an open in the circuit, the DMM would indicate an over limit or infinite resis-
tance condition. (point B)
• Connect the probes between the relay and the solenoid. Little or no resistance will indicate that portion of the
circuit has good continuity. If there were an open in the circuit, the DMM would indicate an over limit or infi-
nite resistance condition. (point C)
Any circuit can be diagnosed using the approach in the previous example.
VOLTAGE CHECK METHOD
To help in understanding the diagnosis of open circuits please refer to the previous schematic.
In any powered circuit, an open can be found by methodically checking the system for the presence of voltage.
This is done by switching the DMM to the voltage function.
• Connect one probe of the DMM to a known good ground.
• Begin probing at one end of the circuit and work your way to the other end.
• With SW1 open, probe at SW1 to check for voltage.
voltage; open is further down the circuit than SW1.
no voltage; open is between fuse block and SW1 (point A).
• Close SW1 and probe at relay.
voltage; open is further down the circuit than the relay.
no voltage; open is between SW1 and relay (point B).
OPEN A circuit is open when there is no continuity through a section of the circuit.
SHORTThere are two types of shorts.
• SHORT CIRCUITWhen a circuit contacts another circuit and causes the normal resistance to
change.
• SHORT TO GROUND When a circuit contacts a ground source and grounds the circuit.
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• Close the relay and probe at the solenoid.
voltage; open is further down the circuit than the solenoid.
no voltage; open is between relay and solenoid (point C).
Any powered circuit can be diagnosed using the approach in the previous example.
Testing for “Shorts” in the Circuit
To simplify the discussion of shorts in the system, please refer to the following schematic.
RESISTANCE CHECK METHOD
• Disconnect the battery negative cable and remove the blown fuse.
• Disconnect all loads (SW1 open, relay disconnected and solenoid disconnected) powered through the fuse.
• Connect one probe of the DMM to the load side of the fuse terminal. Connect the other probe to a known
good ground.
• With SW1 open, check for continuity.
continuity; short is between fuse terminal and SW1 (point A).
no continuity; short is further down the circuit than SW1.
• Close SW1 and disconnect the relay. Put probes at the load side of fuse terminal and a known good ground.
Then, check for continuity.
continuity; short is between SW1 and the relay (point B).
no continuity; short is further down the circuit than the relay.
• Close SW1 and jump the relay contacts with jumper wire. Put probes at the load side of fuse terminal and a
known good ground. Then, check for continuity.
continuity; short is between relay and solenoid (point C).
no continuity; check solenoid, retrace steps.
VOLTAGE CHECK METHOD
• Remove the blown fuse and disconnect all loads (i.e. SW1 open, relay disconnected and solenoid discon-
nected) powered through the fuse.
• Turn the ignition key to the ON or START position. Verify battery voltage at the battery + side of the fuse ter-
minal (one lead on the battery + terminal side of the fuse block and one lead on a known good ground).
• With SW1 open and the DMM leads across both fuse terminals, check for voltage.
voltage; short is between fuse block and SW1 (point A).
no voltage; short is further down the circuit than SW1.
• With SW1 closed, relay and solenoid disconnected and the DMM leads across both fuse terminals, check for
voltage.
voltage; short is between SW1 and the relay (point B).
no voltage; short is further down the circuit than the relay.
• With SW1 closed, relay contacts jumped with fused jumper wire check for voltage.
voltage; short is down the circuit of the relay or between the relay and the disconnected solenoid (point C).
no voltage; retrace steps and check power to fuse block.
Ground Inspection
Ground connections are very important to the proper operation of electrical and electronic circuits. Ground
connections are often exposed to moisture, dirt and other corrosive elements. The corrosion (rust) can
become an unwanted resistance. This unwanted resistance can change the way a circuit works.
Electronically controlled circuits are very sensitive to proper grounding. A loose or corroded ground can drasti-
cally affect an electronically controlled circuit. A poor or corroded ground can easily affect the circuit. Even
when the ground connection looks clean, there can be a thin film of rust on the surface.
When inspecting a ground connection follow these rules:
• Remove the ground bolt or screw.
• Inspect all mating surfaces for tarnish, dirt, rust, etc.
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
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Component Parts and Harness Connector LocationINFOID:0000000001704166
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001704167
The rear window defogger system is controlled by BCM (body control module) and IPDM E/R (intelligent
power distribution module engine room).
The rear window defogger only operates for approximately 15 minutes.
1. BCM M18, M20 (view with glove box
removed)2. Front air control M33 3. A. Rear window defogger ground
connector D413 (Hatchback)
B. Rear window defogger connector
D412 (Hatchback)
C. Condenser-1 D409, D411 (Hatch-
back)
4. A. Rear window defogger connector
B140 (Sedan)
B. Rear window defogger ground
connector B141 (Sedan)
C. Condenser-1 B130, B131 (Se-
dan)5. IPDM E/R E46, E48 6. Door mirror LH D4, RH D107 (with
heated mirrors)
7. Heated mirror relay M48 (with heat-
ed mirrors)
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Power is supplied at all times
• through 15A fuses (No. 46 and 47, located in the IPDM E/R)
• to rear window defogger relay
• through 10A fuse [No. 5 (with heated mirrors), located in the fuse block (J/B)]
• to heated mirror relay terminal 3
• through 40A fusible link (letter g , located in the fuse and fusible link box)
• to BCM terminal 70.
With the ignition switch turned to ON or START position, power is supplied
• through ignition relay
• to rear window defogger relay (located in the IPDM E/R)
• through 10A fuse [No. 6, located in the fuse block (J/B)]
• to BCM terminal 38.
Ground is supplied
• to BCM terminal 67 and
• to front air control terminal 8
• through body grounds M57 and M61
• to IPDM E/R terminals 39 and 59
• through body grounds E15 and E24.
When front air control (rear window defogger switch) is turned to ON, ground is supplied
• to BCM terminal 9
• through front air control terminal 3
• through front air control terminal 8
• through body grounds M57 and M61.
Then rear window defogger switch is illuminated.
Then BCM recognizes that rear window defogger switch is turned to ON.
Then it sends rear window defogger switch signals to IPDM E/R via CAN communication (CAN-H, CAN-L).
When IPDM E/R receives rear window defogger switch signals, ground is supplied
• to rear window defogger relay (located in the IPDM E/R)
• through IPDM E/R terminals 39 and 59
• through body grounds E15 and E24
Then rear window defogger relay is energized.
With power and ground supplied, rear window defogger filaments heat and defog the rear window.
When rear window defogger relay is turned to ON (with heated mirrors), power is supplied
• through heated mirror relay terminal 5
• to door mirror (LH and RH) terminal 1.
Door mirror (LH and RH) is grounded through body grounds M57 and M61.
With power and ground supplied, rear window defogger filaments heat and defog the rear window and door
mirror filaments heat and defog the mirrors.
CAN Communication System DescriptionINFOID:0000000001704168
Refer to LAN-6, "System Description".

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
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OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
5.CHECK CONDENSER-1
Check continuity between condenser-1 terminals.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6.
NG >> Replace condenser-1.
6.CHECK CONDENSER-1 HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Disconnect IPDM E/R.
2. Check continuity between condenser-1 connector and IPDM E/
R connector.
3. Check continuity between condenser-1 connector and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7.
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
7.CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect IPDM E/R.
2. Turn ignition switch ON.
3. Check voltage between IPDM E/R connector and ground.
A
GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
D412 (Hatchback)
B140 (Sedan)1No
AB
Continuity
Te r m i n a l Te r m i n a l
12Yes
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Continuity
Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
D409 (Hatchback)
B130 (Sedan)1 E48 60 Yes
A
GroundContinuity
Condenser-1
connectorTe r m i n a l
D409 (Hatch-
back)
B130 (Sedan)1No
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ConnectorTe r m i n a l s
ConditionVoltage (V)
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
E48 60 GroundRear window defogger
switch ON Battery voltage
Rear window defogger
switch OFF0
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
OK or NG
OK >> Check condition of harness and connector.
NG >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-26, "
Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R" .
Door Mirror Defogger Circuit InspectionINFOID:0000000001704178
1.CHECK FUSE
Check if the following fuse in the fuse block (J/B) is blown.
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. Check voltage between heated mirror relay connector and
ground.
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 M48
terminal 2 and ground.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
4.INSPECTION OF HEATED MIRROR RELAY
Check continuity between heated mirror relay terminals 3 and 5.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 5.
NG >> Replace heated mirror relay.
5.CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
Component Parts Ampere Fuse No.
Fuse block (J/B) 10A 5
ConnectorTe r m i n a l s
Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
(+) (-)
M481
Ground Battery voltage
3
LIIA2647E
2 - Ground : Continuity should exist.
LIIA2646E
Condition Continuity
12V direct current supply between
terminals 1 and 2Ye s
No current supply No
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1. Disconnect door mirror (LH or RH).
2. Check continuity between door mirror (LH or RH) connector and
heated mirror relay connector.
3. Check continuity between door mirror (LH or RH) connector and
ground.
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.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace door mirror (LH or RH). Refer to GW-63,
"Removal and Installation" .
NG >> Repair or replace harness.
Filament CheckINFOID:0000000001704179
1. When measuring voltage, wrap tin foil around the top of the neg-
ative probe. Then press the foil against the wire with your finger.
Connector
Te r m i n a lConnector
Terminal Continuity
AB
D4
(LH)
1 M48 5 Yes
D107
(RH)
A
GroundContinuity
Connector Terminal
D4
(LH)
1No
D107
(RH)
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Connector Terminals Continuity
D4
(LH)
5 Ground Battery voltage
D107
(RH)
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