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Inspection Procedure

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  1. CHECK IPDM E/R TO FRONT WIPERS (1) 

    With CONSULT-II

    1. Select "IPDM E/R" with CONSULT-II, and select "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
    2. Select "FRONT WIPER" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.

    Without CONSULT-II

    1. Turn on front wipers using auto active test. Refer to "AUTO ACTIVE TEST ".
    2. Confirm front wiper operation.

    OK or NG

    • OK: GO TO 4
    • NG: GO TO 2.
    Fig 1: Identifying "FRONT WIPER"
    G02386550Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  2. IPDM E/R TO FRONT WIPERS (2) INSPECTION 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connectors and front wiper motor connector.
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector terminals and front wiper motor harness connector terminals.
      Fig 2: IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminals And Front Wiper Motor Harness Connector Terminals Continuity Specification Chart
      G02386551Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminals And Front Wiper Motor Harness Connector Terminals
      G02386552Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector terminals and ground.
      Fig 4: IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminals And Ground Continuity Specification Chart
      G02386553Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminals And Ground
      G02386554Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector terminal and ground.
      Fig 6: IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminal And Ground Continuity Specification Chart
      G02386555Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 7: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminal And Ground
      G02386556Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    6. Check continuity between front wiper motor harness connector terminal 1 and ground.
      Fig 8: Front Wiper Motor Harness Connector Terminal 1 And Ground Continuity Specification Chart
      G02386557Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 9: Checking Continuity Between Front Wiper Motor Harness Connector Terminal 1 And Ground
      G02386558Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

    • OK: Connect connectors. GO TO 3.
    • NG: Check for open circuit in harness between front wiper motor and ground.
  3. IPDM E/R INSPECTION 

    With CONSULT-II

    1. Select "HI" on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
    2. When front wiper relay, and front wiper high relay are operating, check voltage between IPDM E/R terminals and ground.

    Without CONSULT-II

    1. Turn on front wipers using the auto active test. Refer to "AUTO ACTIVE TEST ".
    2. When front wiper relay, and front wiper high relay are operating, check voltage between IPDM E/R terminals and ground.
      Fig 10: IPDM E/R Terminals And Ground Voltage Specification Chart
      G02386559Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 11: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/R Terminals And Ground
      G02386560Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

  4. COMBINATION SWITCH TO BCM (1) INSPECTION 

    Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "WIPER" data monitor, check that "FR WIPER INT", "FR WIPER LOW" and "FR WIPER HI" turn ON-OFF according to operation of wiper switch.

    OK or NG

    Fig 12: Identifying "FR WIPER INT", "FR WIPER LOW" And "FR WIPER HI"
    G02386561Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  5. COMBINATION SWITCH TO BCM (2) INSPECTION 

    Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Carry out self-diagnosis of BCM.

    Displayed self-diagnosis results

    NO DTC: Replace the BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM ".

    CAN COMM CIRCUIT: Check CAN communication line of BCM. GO TO "CAN COMMUNICATION INSPECTION USING CONSULT-II (SELF-DIAGNOSIS) ".

    Fig 13: Identifying Self-Diagnosis Results Screen
    G02386562Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.