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Diagnosis Procedure

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

  1. CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR FUSE
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Check that the following fuse is not blown.
      Unit Location Fuse No. Capacity
      Front wiper motor IPDM E/R 39 30 A

      Is the fuse blown? 

      YES: Refer to "DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE ".

      NO: GO TO 2

  2. CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR (LO) OUTPUT VOLTAGE

    WITH CONSULT ACTIVE TEST

    1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
    2. Select "FRONT WIPER" of IPDM E/R active test item.
    3. While operating the test item, check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.
      Terminals Test item Voltage (Approx.)
      (+) (-)
      IPDM E/R Ground FRONT WIPER
      Connector Terminal
      E121 32 LO Battery voltage
      OFF 0V
      Fig 1: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/ R Harness Connector E121 Terminal 32 And Ground
      G04896608Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

      Is the measurement value normal? 

      YES: GO TO 3

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

  3. CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR (LO) OPEN CIRCUIT
    1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R and front wiper motor.
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector and front wiper motor harness connector.
      IPDM E/R Front wiper motor Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E121 32 E23 1 Yes

      Does continuity exist? 

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

      NO: Repair or replace harness.