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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR (LO) OUTPUT VOLTAGE

    CONSULT-III ACTIVE TEST

    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect front wiper motor.
    3. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    4. Select "FRONT WIPER" of IPDM E/R active test item.
    5. While operating the test item, check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.
    TERMINAL VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

    Terminals Test item Voltage (V) (Approx.)
    (+) (-)
    IPDM E/R Ground FRONT WIPER
    Connector Terminal
    E18 4 LO Battery voltage
    OFF 0 V
    Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector And Ground
    G05873850Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Is the measurement normal? 

    YES: GO TO 2

    NO: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

  2. CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR (LO) OPEN CIRCUIT
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R.
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector (A) and front wiper motor harness connector (B).
    TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    IPDM E/R Front wiper motor Continuity
    Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
    E18 (A) 4 E25 (B) 1 Yes
    Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector And Front Wiper Motor Harness Connector
    G05694378Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Does continuity exist? 

    YES: GO TO 3

    NO: Repair or replace harness.

  3. CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR (LO) SHORT CIRCUIT

Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.

TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

IPDM E/R Ground Continuity
Connector Terminal
E18 4 No
Fig 3: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector And Ground
G05047149Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Does continuity exist? 

YES: Repair or replace harness.

NO: Replace front wiper motor. Refer to "FRONT WIPER DRIVE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".