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Diagnosis Procedure

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  1. CHECK WIPER RELAY OPERATION

    IPDM E/R AUTO ACTIVE TEST

    1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to "DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION ".
    2. Check that the front wiper operates at the LO/HI operation.

    CONSULT-III ACTIVE TEST

    1. Select "FRONT WIPER" of IPDM E/R active test item.
    2. While operating the test item, check front wiper LO/HI operation and OFF.

    LO: Front wiper LO operation 

    HI: Front wiper HI operation 

    OFF: Stop the front wiper. 

    Does the front wiper operate? 

    YES: GO TO  4

    NO: GO TO 2

  2. CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR FUSE
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check that the front wiper motor fuse 30A (No. 55, located in the IPDM E/R) is not blown.

    Is the fuse blown? 

    YES: Replace the fuse after repairing the affected circuit.

    NO: GO TO 3

  3. CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR (GND) OPEN CIRCUIT
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect front wiper motor.
    3. Check continuity between front wiper motor harness connector and ground.
    TERMINAL CONTINUITY REFERENCE CHART

    Front wiper motor Ground Continuity
    Connector Terminal
    E25 2 Yes
    Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Front Wiper Motor Harness Connector And Ground
    G05694386Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

    Does continuity exist? 

    YES: GO TO 4

    NO: Repair or replace harness.

  4. CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR 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.
    Fig 2: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/R Harness Connector And Ground
    G05873978Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
    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
    5 HI Battery voltage
    OFF 0 V

    Is the measurement normal? 

    YES: Replace front wiper motor. Refer to "FRONT WIPER DRIVE ASSEMBLY: REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

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

  5. CHECK FRONT WIPER REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT

    CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR

    1. Select "FR WIP REQ" of IPDM E/R "DATA MONITOR" item.
    2. Switch the front wiper switch to HI and LO.
    3. While operating the front wiper switch, check the monitor status.
    MONITOR STATUS REFERENCE CHART

    Monitor item While operating the front wiper switch condition Monitor status
    FR WIPER REQ Front wiper switch HI ON HI
    OFF STOP
    Front wiper switch LO ON LOW
    OFF STOP

    Is the status of item normal? 

    YES: Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NO: GO TO 6

  6. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH

    Perform the inspection of the combination switch. Refer to "SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ".

    Is combination switch normal? 

    YES: Replace BCM. Refer to "REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ".

    NO: Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts.

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