Nissan Maxima Service and Repair Manual: Check cooling fan relay

Description

The electrical load signal (Headlamp switch signal, rear window defogger switch signal, etc.) is transferred via the CAN communication line from BCM to ECM via the IPDM E/R.

Component Function Check

1.CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH FUNCTION

  1. Turn ignition switch ON.
  2. Connect CONSULT and select "DATA MONITOR" mode.
  3. Select "LOAD SIGNAL" and check indication under the following conditions.

Nissan Maxima. CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH FUNCTION

2.CHECK LIGHTING SWITCH FUNCTION

Check "LOAD SIGNAL" indication under the following conditions.

Nissan Maxima. CHECK LIGHTING SWITCH FUNCTION

3.CHECK HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH FUNCTION

Select "HEATER FAN SW" and check indication under the following conditions.

Nissan Maxima. CHECK HEATER FAN CONTROL SWITCH FUNCTION

Diagnosis Procedure

1.INSPECTION START

Confirm the malfunctioning circuit (rear window defogger, headlamp or heater fan).

2.CHECK REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SYSTEM

3.CHECK HEADLAMP SYSTEM

4.CHECK HEATER FAN CONTROL SYSTEM

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