Intermittent Operation
Wiper intermittent operation delay interval is determined from the combination of the intermittent wiper dial position inputs and vehicle speed. During each intermittent operation delay interval, the BCM sends a front wiper request signal to the IPDM E/R to operate the wipers.
When the ignition switch is in ON or START position, and the front wiper switch is turned to intermittent position, the BCM detects a front wiper (intermittent) ON signal by BCM wiper switch reading function.
BCM then sends front wiper (intermittent) request signal over CAN communication lines
- from BCM terminals 39 and 40
- to IPDM E/R terminals 48 and 49.
When BCM determines that combination switch status is front wiper intermittent ON, it performs the following operations.
- BCM detects ON/OFF status of intermittent wiper dial position
- BCM calculates operation interval from wiper dial position and vehicle speed signal received through CAN communications.
- BCM sends front wiper request signal (INT) to IPDM E/R at calculated operation interval.
When IPDM E/R receives front wiper request signal (INT), it supplies ground to energize the front wiper relay. It then sends auto-stop signal to BCM, and conducts intermittent front wiper motor operation.