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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.
      Fig 1: CONSULT-II Display - ACTIVE TEST
      G02477936Courtesy 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 auto 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 connectors and front wiper motor connector.
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector terminals 21, 31 and 32 and front wiper motor harness connector terminals 2, 3 and 4.
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminals 21, 31 & 32 And Front Wiper Motor Harness Connector Terminals 2, 3 & 4
      G02477938Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 3: Terminals & Continuity Condition Chart -IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminals 21, 31 & 32 And Front Wiper Motor Harness Connector Terminals 2, 3 & 4
      G02477937Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    4. Check continuity between ground and IPDM E/R harness connector terminals 21, 31 and 32.
      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between Ground & IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminals 21, 31 & 32
      G02477940Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 5: Terminals & Continuity Condition Chart - Between Ground & IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminals 21, 31 & 32
      G02477939Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    5. Check continuity between ground and IPDM E/R harness connector terminal 38 and 60.
      Fig 6: Checking Continuity Between Ground & IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminal 38 & 60
      G02477942Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 7: Terminals & Continuity Condition Chart - Ground & IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminal 38 & 60
      G02477941Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    6. Check continuity between front wiper motor harness connector terminal 1 and ground.
      Fig 8: Checking Continuity Between Front Wiper Motor Harness Connector Terminal 1 & Ground
      G02477944Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
      Fig 9: Terminals & Continuity Condition Chart - Front Wiper Motor Harness Connector Terminal 1 & Ground
      G02477943Courtesy 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 "IPDM E/R" with CONSULT-II, and select "ACTIVE TEST" on "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
      Fig 10: CONSULT-II Display - ACTIVE TEST
      G02477945Courtesy 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 the auto active test. Refer to AUTO ACTIVE TEST .

    When front wiper relay, and front wiper HI relay are operating, check voltage between IPDM E/R terminals 21, 31 and ground.

    Fig 11: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/R Terminals 21, 31 & Ground
    G02477947Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    Fig 12: Terminals & Voltage Condition Chart - IPDM E/R Terminals 21, 31 & Ground
    G02477946Courtesy 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.

    Fig 13: CONSULT-II Display - DATA MONITOR
    G02477948Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    OK or NG

  5. COMBINATION SWITCH TO BCM (2) INSPECTION 

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

    Fig 14: CONSULT-II Display - SELF DIAG RESULT
    G02477949Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Displayed self-diagnosis results