Inspection Procedure

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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: CONSULT-II Display - ACTIVE TEST
  Courtesy 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.
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 terminal 31 and front wiper motor harness connector terminal 2.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminal 31 & Front Wiper Motor Harness Connector Terminal 2
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 3: Terminals & Continuity Condition Chart - IPDM E/R Harness Connector Terminal 31 & Front Wiper Motor Harness Connector Terminal 2
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
OK or NG
- OK: Connect connectors. GO TO 3.
- NG: Check for short circuit or open circuit in harness between IPDM E/R and front wiper motor.
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" on "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
3. Select "HI" on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
  
  Fig 4: CONSULT-II Display - ACTIVE TEST
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Turn on front wipers using the auto active test. Refer to AUTO ACTIVE TEST .
When front wiper relay (HI) is operating, check voltage between IPDM E/R terminals 31 and 60.

Fig 5: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/R Terminals 31 & 60
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Fig 6: Terminals & Voltage Condition Chart - IPDM E/R Terminals 31 & 60
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG
- OK: Replace the wiper motor. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE .
- NG: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IPDM E/R .
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.

Fig 7: CONSULT-II Display - DATA MONITOR
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

OK or NG
- OK: Replace BCM. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
- NG: Replace wiper switch. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH .