2009 INFINITI QX56 200

DEF-4
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM
FUNCTION DIAGNOSIS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM
System DiagramINFOID:0000000003776329
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776330
Operation Description
• When rear window defogger switch is turned ON, while ignition switch is ON, the A/C and AV switch assem-bly (rear window defogger switch) transmits rear window defogger switch signal to BCM.
• BCM transmits rear window defogger control signal to IPDM E/R and display unit via CAN communication when rear window defogger operates.
• IPDM E/R turns rear window defogger relay and heated mirror relay ON when rear window defogger switch
signal is received.
• Rear window defogger and door mirror defogger are supplied with power and operate when rear window defogger relay and heated mirror relay turn ON.
• Rear window defogger ON is displayed when signal is received.
Timer function
• BCM turns rear window defogger relay and heated mirror relay ON for approximately 15 minutes when rear window defogger switch is turned ON while ignition switch is ON. It makes rear window defogger and door
mirror defogger operate.
• Timer is canceled after pressing rear window defogger switch again during timer operation. Then BCM turns
rear window defogger relay and heated mirror relay OFF. The same reaction also occurs during timer opera-
tion, if the ignition switch is turned OFF.
INPUT/OUTPUT SIGNAL CHART
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Switch Input signal to BCM BCM functionActuator
Rear window defogger switch Defogger switch signal Rear window defogger & door mirror
defogger control Rear window defogger
Door mirror defogger
Ignition switch Ignition signal
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEMDEF-5
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Component Parts LocationINFOID:0000000003776331
Component DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776332
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1. A. Steering column assembly B. BCM M18, M20 (view with instru-
ment panel removed) 2. A/C and AV switch assembly (rear
window defogger switch) M98 3. A. Rear window defogger ground
connector D604
B. Rear window defogger connector
D406
4. IPDM E/R E120, E122, E124 5. Do or mirror (door mirror defogger)
LH D4, RH D107
BCM • Operates the rear window defogger with the operation of rear window defogger switch.
• Performs the timer control of rear window defogger.
Rear window defogger relay • Operates the rear window defogger and the door mirror defogger with the control signal from
BCM.
A/C and AV switch assembly
(rear window defogger switch) • The rear window defogger switch is turned ON.
• Turns the indicator lamp ON when detecting the operation of rear window defogger.
Rear window defogger • Heats the heating wire with the power supply from the rear window defogger relay to prevent
the rear window from fogging up.
Door mirror defogger • Heats the heating wire with the power supply from the heated mirror relay to prevent the door
mirror from fogging up.
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DEF-6
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DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (BCM)
COMMON ITEM
COMMON ITEM : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - COMMON ITEM)INFOID:0000000004223690
APPLICATION ITEM
CONSULT-III performs the following functions via CAN communication with BCM.
SYSTEM APPLICATION
BCM can perform the following functions for each system.
NOTE:
It can perform the diagnosis modes except the following for all sub system selection items.
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Diagnosis mode Function Description
WORK SUPPORT Changes the setting for each system function.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays the diagnosis results judged by BCM. Refer to BCS-51, "
DTCIndex".
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR Monitors the reception status of CAN communication viewed from BCM.
DATA MONITOR The BCM input/output signals are displayed.
ACTIVE TEST The signals used to activate each device are forcibly supplied from BCM.
ECU IDENTIFICATION The BCM part number is displayed.
CONFIGURATION • Enables to read and save the vehicle specification.
• Enables to write the vehicle specification when replacing BCM.
System
Sub system selection item Diagnosis mode
WORK SUPPORT DATA MONITOR ACTIVE TEST
BCM BCM ×
Door lock DOOR LOCK ×××
Rear window defogger REAR DEFOGGER ×
Warning chime BUZZER ××
Interior room lamp timer INT LAMP ×××
Remote keyless entry system MULTI REMOTE ENT ××
Exterior lamp HEAD LAMP ×××
Wiper and washer WIPER ×××
Turn signal and hazard warning lamps FLASHER ××
Air conditioner AIR CONDITONER ×
Intelligent Key system INTELLIGENT KEY ×
Combination switch COMB SW ×
Immobilizer IMMU ××
Interior room lamp battery saver BATTERY SAVER ×××
Back door open TRUNK ××
RAP (retained accessory power) RETAINED PWR ×××
Signal buffer system SIGNAL BUFFER ××
TPMS (tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem) AIR PRESSURE MONITOR
×××
Vehicle security system PANIC ALARM ×
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER : CONSULT-III Function (BCM - REAR DEFOGGER)
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DATA MONITOR
Monitor Item [Unit] Description
IGN ON SW [ON/OFF] Indicates condition of ignition switch in ON position
IGN ACC SW [ON/OFF] Indicates condition of ignition switch in ACC position
REAR DEF SW [ON/OFF] Displays “Press (ON)/other (OFF)” status determin ed with the rear window defogger switch
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DEF-8
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CAN COMMUNICATION
CAN COMMUNICATION
System DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776335
Refer to LAN-4, "System Description".
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCHDEF-9
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COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776336
• The rear window defogger is operated by turn ing the rear window defogger switch ON.
• Turns the indicator lamp in the rear window def ogger switch ON when operating the rear window defogger.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000003776337
1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH FUNCTION
Check that the indicator lamp of rear window defogger illuminates with rear window defogger switch ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Rear window defogger switch function is OK.
NO >> Refer to DEF-9, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003776338
1. CHECK A/C AND AV SWITCH ASSEMBLY (R EAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH) CIRCUIT
Does rear window defogger switch operate normally?
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Inspection End.
NO >> GO TO 2
2. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect BCM and A/C and AV switch assembly.
3. Check continuity between BCM connector (A) and A/C and AV switch assembly connector (B).
4. Check continuity between BCM connector (A) and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace A/C and AV switch assembly. Refer to VTL-7, "Removal and Installation".
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
BCM connector Terminal A/C and AV switch
assembly connector Terminal Continuity
M18 (A) 9 M98 (B)16Yes
BCM connector Terminal
GroundContinuity
M18 (A) 9 No
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DEF-10
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776339
Power is supplied to the rear window defogger with BCM control.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000003776340
1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
Check that an operation noise of rear window defogger re lay (located in IPDM E/R) can be heard when turning
the rear window defogger switch ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Rear window defogger relay power supply circuit is OK.
NO >> Refer to DEF-10, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003776341
1.CHECK FUSES
Check if any of the following fuses in the IPDM E/R are blown.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> If fuse is blown, be sure to eliminate cause of malfunction before installing new fuse.
2. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between IPDM E/R connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PCS-34, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R".
NO >> GO TO 3
3. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Check intermittent incident.
Refer to GI-38, "
Intermittent Incident"
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Check the following.
• Battery power supply circuit.
• IPDM E/R.
NO >> Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.
COMPONENT PARTS AMPEREFUSE NO.
IPDM E/R 15A46
IPDM E/R 15A47
Te r m i n a l s
Condition of rear
window defogger
switch Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
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IPDM E/R con-
nector Te r m i n a l
E124 60 Ground ON Battery voltage
OFF 0
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
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REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER POWER SUPPLY AND GROUND CIRCUIT
DescriptionINFOID:0000000003776342
Heats the heating wire with the power supply from the rear window defogger relay to prevent the rear window
from fogging up.
Component Function CheckINFOID:0000000003776343
1. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER
Check that the heating wire of rear window defogger is heated when turning the rear window defogger switch
ON.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> Rear window defogger is OK.
NO >> Refer to DEF-11, "
Diagnosis Procedure".
Diagnosis ProcedureINFOID:0000000003776344
1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch ON.
2. Check voltage between rear window defogger connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 2
NO >> GO TO 3
2. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect rear window defogger.
3. Check continuity between rear window defogger connector and ground.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES >> GO TO 4
NO >> Repair or replace harness.
3. CHECK HARNESS CONTINUITY
Te r m i n a l s Condition of rear window
defogger switch Voltage (V)
(Approx.)
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Rear window
defogger
connector Te r m i n a l
D406 1 Ground ON Battery voltage
OFF 0
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Rear window defogger connector Terminal
GroundContinuity
D604 2 Yes
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