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Inspection Procedure

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

    With CONSULT-II

    1. Select "IPDM E/R" with CONSULT-II, and select "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
      Fig 1: Display Active Test
      G00728140Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    2. Select "FRONT WIPER" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.

    Without CONSULT-II

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

    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  4.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. IPDM E/R TO FRONT WIPERS (2) INSPECTION 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and front wiper motor connector.
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E122 terminal 31 (L/B) and front wiper motor harness connector E23 terminal H (L/B).
    Fig 2: Terminal Continuity Specification
    G00728141Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 3: Identifying IPDM E/R To Front Wipers Inspection
    G00728142Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Connect connector. GO TO 3.

    NG: Check for short circuit or open circuit in harness between IPDM E/R and front wiper motor.

  3. IPDM E/R INSPECTION 

    With CONSULT-II

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

    Without CONSULT-II

    1. Turn on front wipers using active test. Refer to AUTO ACTIVE TEST .
    Fig 4: Display Active Test
    G00728143Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    When front wiper relay (HI) is operating, check voltage between IPDM E/R terminal 31 (L/B) and terminals 38 (B), 60 (B).

    Fig 5: Terminal Voltage Specifications
    G00728144Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 6: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/R Terminal 31 & Terminals 38
    G00728145Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace wiper motor, refer to Removal and Installation for Wiper Motor and Linkage .

    NG: Replace IPDM E/R, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R .

  4. COMBINATION SWITCH TO BCM INSPECTION 

    Select BCM on Consult-II. With "WIPER" data monitor, check that "FR WIPER HI" turns ON-OFF according to operation of wiper switch.

    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace BCM.

    NG: Replace wiper switch, refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION FOR WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH ".

    Fig 7: Display Data Monitor (1 Of 5)
    G00728146Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.