Front Wiper Does Not Operate

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FRONT WIPER ACTIVE TEST
1. Select "FR WIPER (HI) or "FR WIPER (LOW)" during active test. Refer to ACTIVE TEST .
2. Make sure front wiper operation.
  Front wiper operation should operate.
  
  OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 5.
2. NG: GO TO 2.
CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR CIRCUIT
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect IPDM E/R connector and front wiper motor connector.
3. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E8 terminal 30 (L/B) and front wiper motor harness connector E22 terminal 2 (L/B).
  
  Fig 1: Checking Front Wiper Motor Circuit
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Continuity should exist.
4. Check continuity between IPDM E/R harness connector E8 terminal 31 (L) and front wiper motor harness connector E22 terminal 3 (L).
  Continuity should exist.
  
  OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 3.
2. NG: Repair harness or connector.
CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR GROUND
Check continuity between front wiper motor harness connector E22 terminal 1 (B) and ground.

Fig 2: Checking Front Wiper Motor Ground
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Continuity should exist.

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: Repair harness or connector.
CHECK IPDM E/R OUTPUT SIGNAL
1. Connect IPDM E/R connector and front wiper motor connector.
2. Select "FR WIPER (HI)" or "FR WIPER (LOW)" during active test. Refer to ACTIVE TEST . When front wiper relay, and front wiper HI relay are operating, check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.
  
  Fig 3: IPDM E/R Terminal Connector Voltage Specifications
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  Fig 4: Checking IPDM E/R Output Signal
  Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  
  OK or NG
1. OK: Replace front wiper motor.
2. NG: Replace IPDM E/R.
CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH CIRCUIT
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. Carry out self-diagnosis of "BCM C/U".

Fig 5: Checking Combination Switch Circuit (Front Wiper Does Not Operate)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Displayed results of self-diagnosis

No malfunction detected: GO TO 6.

CAN communications or CAN system: Check BCM CAN communication system. Refer to CAN COMMUNICATION INSPECTION USING CONSULT-II (SELF-DIAGNOSIS) .

OPEN DETECT 1 - 5: Combination switch system malfunction. Go to COMBINATION SWITCH INSPECTION ACCORDING TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS .
CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH INPUT SIGNAL
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "WIPER" data monitor, make sure "FR WIPER INT", "FR WIPER LOW" and "FR WIPER HI" turn ON-OFF according to operation of wiper switch.

Fig 6: Checking Combination Switch Input Signal (Front Wiper Does Not Operate)
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

When front wiper switch is low position: FR WIPER LOW ON

When front wiper switch is HI position: FR WIPER HI ON

OK or NG
1. OK: Replace BCM. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BCM .
2. NG: Replace wiper switch.