368002 - J43 LEFT DOOR MIRROR DEFROSTING NOT WORKING

the demisting function for the external rear view mirrors is controlled by the Driver's Door Node and the Passenger Door Node through the command coming from the Climate Node.The information for the timed demisting activation is made available by the Body Computer Node for the Door Nodes when there is a request by the Climate Node via the B-CAN.
STEPOPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUTTEST RESULTS
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connect and check the following at the Driver's Door Node: In errors ambient

  • that there are no faults
Move on to Step Presence of faultsContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2COMPONENT CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Remove the rear view mirror and check the condition of the demisting resistanceMove on to Step Demisting resistance brokenReplace the mirror    See in Op. 7005R30 ELECTRICALLY operated DOOR MIRROR (one) - R.R.
3DEMISTING EFFICIENCY CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic connector and carry out the demisting test and check the following using a multimeter at the Driver's Door Node in active diagnosis ambient:the presence of an earth and positive power suply (Wiring Diagram ) E3032 EXTERIOR MIRRORS ADJUSTMENT Move on to Step 1. No positive supplyMove on to Step
2. No earthMove on to Step
4ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Remove the Driver's Door Node and check the continuity between the demister terminals and the Driver's Door Node (Wiring Diagram ) E3032 EXTERIOR MIRRORS ADJUSTMENT Move on to Step Electrical connection interruptedMove on to Step
5ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Remove the door panel and check:

  • the continuity/insulation between the demister terminals and the rear view mirror connector
  • the continuity/insulation between the rear view mirror connector and the door node (Wiring Diagram ) E3032 EXTERIOR MIRRORS ADJUSTMENT
Move on to Step 1. Electrical connection at rear view mirror broken1. Replace the rear view mirror assembly    See in Op. 7005R30 ELECTRICALLY operated DOOR MIRROR (one) - R.R.
2. Electrical connection between rear view mirror connector and Driver's Door Node broken2. Restore the electrical connection. (Wiring Diagram ) E3032 EXTERIOR MIRRORS ADJUSTMENT
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the fault is no longer presentFault persistsReplace the Driver's Door Node