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Only Front Wiper Low Does Not Operate

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  1. CHECK IPDM E/R TO FRONT WIPERS 

    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 "LO" on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.
    4. Confirm front wiper low operation.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    1. Turn on front wipers using auto active test. Refer to "AUTO ACTIVE TEST ".
    2. Confirm front wiper low operation.
    Fig 1: Identifying CONSULT II Display - ACTIVE TEST
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    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO  4.

    NG: GO TO 2.

  2. IPDM E/R INSPECTION 

    With CONSULT-II 

    Select "LO" on "ACTIVE TEST" screen.

    Without CONSULT-II 

    Turn on front wipers using the auto active test. Refer to "AUTO ACTIVE TEST ".

    Fig 2: Identifying CONSULT II Display - ACTIVE TEST
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    When front wiper relay is operating, check voltage between IPDM E/R connector and ground.

    TERMINAL VOLTAGE CHART

    IPDM E/R (-) Condition Voltage (Approx.)
    (+)
    Connector Terminal
    E121 32 Ground Wiper operating Battery voltage
    Fig 3: Checking Voltage Between IPDM E/ R Terminal 32 And Ground
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    OK or NG 

    OK: GO TO 3.

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

  3. IPDM E/R TO FRONT WIPERS CIRCUIT INSPECTION 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and front wiper motor connector.
    3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R connector and front wiper motor connector.
      TERMINAL CONTINUITY CHART

      IPDM E/R Front wiper motor Continuity
      Connector Terminal Connector Terminal
      E121 32 E23 1 Yes
      Fig 4: Checking Continuity Between IPDM E/R Connector Terminal 32 And Front Wiper Motor Connector Terminal 1
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    OK or NG 

    OK: Replace the wiper motor. Refer to "WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE ".

    NG: Repair or replace harness.

  4. COMBINATION SWITCH TO BCM INSPECTION 

    Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "WIPER" data monitor, check that "FR WIPER LO" turns ON-OFF according to operation of wiper switch.

    Fig 5: Identifying CONSULT II Display - DATA MONITOR
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    OK or NG 

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

    NG: Replace wiper switch. Refer to "WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH ".