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Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to "WIRING DIAGRAM ".

  1. CHECK REAR WIPER MOTOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE

    WITH CONSULT ACTIVE TEST

    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect rear wiper motor.
    3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    4. Select "RR WIPER" of BCM (WIPER) active test item.
    5. While operating the test item, check voltage between BCM harness connector and ground.
      Terminals Test item Voltage (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      BCM REAR WIPER
      Connector Terminal
      M19 55 Ground ON Battery voltage
      OFF 0V
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between BCM Harness Connector And Ground
      G04914020Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the measurement value normal? 

      YES: GO TO 2

      NO: GO TO  3

  2. CHECK REAR WIPER MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check continuity between rear wiper motor harness connector and ground.
      Rear wiper motor Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      D602 1 Yes
      Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Rear Wiper Motor Harness Connector D509 Terminal 1 And Ground
      G04914019Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Does continuity exist? 

      YES: Replace rear wiper motor. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK GLASS HATCH AJAR SWITCH CIRCUIT
    1. Disconnect BCM.
    2. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    3. Make sure glass hatch is closed
    4. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.
      BCM Ground Continuity
      Connector Terminal
      M19 42 No
      Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between BCM Connector M19 Terminal 42 And Ground
      G04903894Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Does continuity exist? 

      YES: Repair harness if shorted. If not, refer to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE " (with Intelligent Key system) or "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE " (without Intelligent Key system).

      NO: GO TO 4

  4. CHECK REAR WIPER MOTOR OPEN CIRCUIT
    1. Check continuity between BCM harness connector and rear wiper motor harness connector.
      BCM Rear wiper motor Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      M19 55 D602 4 Yes
      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector M19 Terminal 55 And Rear Wiper Motor Harness Connector D509 Terminal 4
      G04914016Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Does continuity exist? 

      YES: GO TO 5

      NO: Repair or replace harness.

  5. CHECK REAR WIPER MOTOR SHORT CIRCUIT

    Check continuity between BCM harness connector and ground.

    BCM Ground Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    M19 55 No
    Fig 5: Checking Continuity Between BCM Harness Connector And Ground
    G05713983Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Does continuity exist? 

    YES: Repair or replace harness.

    NO: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".