Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Rear Window Defogger Switch Circuit Check.
- CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER (MULTI-FUNCTION) SWITCH
With CONSULT-II
Check rear window defogger switch "REAR DEF SW" in the "DATA MONITOR " mode with CONSULT-II.
- When rear window defogger switch ON
- REAR DEF SW: ON
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With out CONSULT-II
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Check voltage between BCM connector and ground.
OK or NG
- OK >> Rear window defogger switch is OK.
- NG >> GO TO 2
- REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION
- Turn ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect BCM and multifunction switch (rear window defogger with) connectors.
- Check continuity between BCM connector M4 terminal 10 and multifunction switch (rear defogger switch) connector M83 terminal 5.
- 10 (G/R) - 5(G/R) :Continuity should exist
- Check continuity between BCM harness connector M4 terminal 10 and ground
- 10 (G/R) - Ground :Continuity should not exist
OK or NG
- OK >> GO TO 3.
- NG >> Repair or replace harness between BCM and multifunction switch (rear window defogger switch).
- MULTIFUNCTION (REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER) SWITCH GROUND HARNESS INSPECTION
Check continuity between multi-function switch (rear window defogger switch) connector M83 terminal 2 and ground.
- 2(B) - ground :Continuity should exist
Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between Multi-Function Switch (Rear Window Defogger Switch) Connector M83 Terminal 2 And GroundCourtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK >> Replace multi function switch.
- NG >> Repair or replace harness between multifunction switch (rear window defogger switch) and ground.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
