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FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEMPFP:28810
Components Parts and Harness Connector LocationEKS00BDS
System DescriptionEKS00BDT

Both front wiper relays are located in the IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room).

The wiper switch (combination switch) is composed of a combination of 5 output terminals and 5 input ter-
minals. Terminal combination status is read by the BCM when the wiper switch is turned ON.

BCM controls front wiper LO, HI, and INT (intermittent) operation.

IPDM E/R (intelligent power distribution module engine room) operates the wiper motor according to CAN
communication signals from the BCM.
Power is supplied at all times

through 50A fusible link (letter f , located in the fuse and fusible link box)

to BCM terminal 70, and

through 30A fuse (No. 39, located in the IPDM E/R)

to front wiper relay (located in the IPDM E/R).
With the ignition switch in ON or START position, power is supplied

through 10A fuse (No. 9, located in the fuse block J/B)

to combination switch terminal 14, and

through 10A fuse (No. 59 located in the fuse and relay box)

to BCM terminal 38.
Ground is supplied
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1. IPDM E/R E118, E119, E120, E121, E122, E123,
E124 2. Air cleaner case 3. Front and rear washer motor connec-
tor
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4. Washer fluid reservoir 5. Front wiper motor E236. Combination switch (wiper switch)
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7. BCM M18, M20

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to BCM terminal 67 and

to combination switch terminal 12

through grounds M57, M61 and M79, and

to IPDM E/R terminals 38 and 59 and

to front wiper motor terminal 1

through grounds E9, E15, and E24.
LOW SPEED WIPER OPERATION
When the ignition switch is in the ON or START position, and the front wiper switch is turned to the low posi-
tion, the BCM detects a low speed wiper ON request through the combination switch (wiper switch) reading
function. The BCM then sends a front wiper (low) request signal over CAN communication lines

from BCM terminals 39 and 40

to IPDM E/R terminals 39 and 40.
When IPDM E/R receives front wiper (low) request signal, it supplies ground to energize the front wiper relay.
With the front wiper relay energized, power is supplied

through front wiper relay

to front wiper high relay

through IPDM E/R terminal 32

to front wiper motor terminal 3.
With power and ground supplied, the front wiper motor operates at low speed.
HI SPEED WIPER OPERATION
When the ignition switch is in the ON or START position, and the front wiper switch is turned to the high posi-
tion, the BCM detects a high speed wiper ON request through the combination switch (wiper switch) reading
function. The BCM then sends a front wiper (high) request signal over CAN communication lines

from BCM terminals 39 and 40

to IPDM E/R terminals 39 and 40.
When the IPDM E/R receives a front wiper (high) request signal, it supplies ground to energize the front wiper
and the front wiper high relays.
With the front wiper and the front wiper high relays energized, power is supplied

through front wiper relay

to front wiper high relay

through IPDM E/R terminal 35

to front wiper motor terminal 2.
With power and ground supplied, the front wiper motor operates at high speed.
INTERMITTENT OPERATION
Wiper intermittent operation delay interval is determined from the combination of the intermittent wiper dial
position inputs and vehicle speed. During each intermittent operation delay interval, the BCM sends a front
wiper request signal to the IPDM E/R to operate the wipers.
When the ignition switch is in the ON or START position, and the front wiper switch is turned to an intermittent
position, the BCM detects a front wiper (intermittent) ON request through the combination switch (wiper
switch) reading function.
The BCM then sends a front wiper (intermittent) request signal over CAN communication lines

from BCM terminals 39 and 40

to IPDM E/R terminals 39 and 40.
When the BCM determines that combination switch status is front wiper intermittent ON, it performs the follow-
ing operations.

BCM detects ON/OFF status of intermittent wiper dial position.

BCM calculates operation interval from wiper dial position and vehicle speed signal received through CAN
communications.

BCM sends front wiper request signal (INT) to IPDM E/R at calculated operation interval.
When the IPDM E/R receives a front wiper request signal (INT), it supplies ground to energize the front wiper
relay. It then sends an auto-stop signal to the BCM, and conducts intermittent front wiper motor operation.

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AUTO STOP OPERATION
When the wiper arms are not located at the base of the windshield, and the wiper switch is turned OFF, the
wiper motor will continue to operate until the wiper arms reach the windshield base. When the wiper arms
reach the base of windshield, front wiper motor terminals 6 and 1 are connected.
Ground is supplied

to IPDM E/R terminal 43

through front wiper motor terminal 6

through front wiper motor terminal 1

through grounds E9, E15, and E24.
The IPDM E/R sends an auto stop operation signal to the BCM through CAN communication lines.
When the BCM receives an auto stop operation signal, the BCM sends wiper stop signal to the IPDM E/R over
CAN communication lines. The IPDM E/R then de-energizes the front wiper relay.
The wiper motor will then stop the wiper arms at the STOP position.
FRONT WASHER OPERATION
When the ignition switch is in the ON or START position, and the front and rear washer switches are OFF, the
front and rear washer motor is supplied power

through 10A fuse (No. 9, located in the fuse block J/B)

through combination switch (wiper switch) terminal 14

through combination switch (wiper switch) terminal 13

to front and rear washer motor terminal 1, and

through combination switch (wiper switch) terminal 11

to front and rear washer motor terminal 2.
When the front wiper switch is in the front washer position, the BCM detects a front washer signal request
through the combination switch (wiper switch) reading function.
Combination switch ground is supplied

to front and rear washer motor terminal 2

through combination switch (wiper switch) terminal 11

through combination switch (wiper switch) terminal 12

through grounds M57, M61 and M79.
With ground supplied, the front and rear washer motor is operated in the front direction.
When the BCM detects that front washer motor has operated for 0.4 seconds or longer, the BCM uses CAN
communication and sends a wiper request signal to the IPDM E/R for low speed operation of wipers.
When the BCM detects that the washer switch is OFF, low speed operation cycles approximately 3 times and
then stops.
MIST OPERATION
When the wiper switch is temporarily placed in the mist position, wiper low speed operation cycles once and
then stops. For additional information about wiper operation under this condition, refer to WW-5, "
LOW
SPEED WIPER OPERATION" .
If the switch is held in the mist position, low speed operation continues.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
The BCM includes fail-safe function to prevent malfunction of electrical components controlled by CAN com-
munications if a malfunction in CAN communications occurs.
The BCM uses CAN communications to stop output of electrical components it controls.
Until the ignition switch is turned off, the front wiper system remains in same status as just before fail-safe con-
trol was initiated. (If wiper was in low speed operation just before fail-safe, it continues low speed operation
until ignition switch is turned OFF.)
When fail-safe status is initiated, the BCM remains in standby until normal signals are received.
When normal signals are received, fail-safe status is canceled.
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
Refer to WW-6, "COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION" .
CAN Communication System DescriptionEKS00BDU
Refer to LAN-26, "CAN COMMUNICATION" .

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CONSULT-II Function (BCM)EKS00BE1
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
CONSULT-II OPERATION
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carries out CAN communication.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CON-
SULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn the
ignition switch ON.
2. Touch "START (NISSAN BASED VHCL)".
3. Touch "BCM" on the "SELECT SYSTEM" screen. If "BCM" is not indicated, go to GI-40, "
CONSULT-II Data Link
Connector (DLC) Circuit" .
BCM diagnostic
test item Diagnostic mode
Description
Inspection by part WORK SUPPORT
Supports inspections and adjustments. Commands are transmitted to the BCM
for setting the status suitable for required operation, input/output signals are
received from the BCM and received data is displayed.
DATA MONITOR Displays BCM input/output data in real time. ACTIVE TEST Operation of electrical loads can be checked by sending drive signal to them.
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays BCM self-diagnosis results.
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read. ECU PART NUMBER BCM part number can be read.CONFIGURATION Performs BCM configuration read/write functions.
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ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "WIPER" on the "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "ACTIVE TEST" on the "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Touch item(s) to be tested and check operation of the selected item(s).
4. During the operation check, touching "BACK" deactivates the operation.
Display Item List
CONSULT-II Function (IPDM E/R)EKS00BE2
CONSULT-II can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes shown following.
CONSULT-II OPERATION
CAUTION:
If CONSULT-II is used with no connection of CONSULT-II CONVERTER, malfunctions might be
detected in self-diagnosis depending on control unit which carries out CAN communication.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect CONSULT-II and CON-
SULT-II CONVERTER to the data link connector, then turn the
ignition switch ON.
FR WASHER SW "ON/OFF"Displays "Front Washer Switch (ON)/Other (OFF)" status as judged from wiper switch
signal.
INT VOLUME (1 - 7)Displays intermittent operation dial position setting (1 - 7) as judged from wiper switch
signal.
FR WIPER STOP "ON/OFF" Displays "Stopped (ON)/Operating (OFF)" status as judged from the auto-stop signal.
VEHICLE SPEED "0.0 km/h" Displays vehicle speed as received from CAN communication.
Monitor item name
"OPERATION OR UNIT" Contents
Te s t i t e mDisplay on CONSULT-II
screen Description
Front wiper HI output FR WIPER (HI) Front wiper HI can be operated by any ON-OFF operation.
Front wiper LO output FR WIPER (LO) Front wiper LO can be operated by any ON-OFF operation.
Front wiper INT output FR WIPER (INT) Front wiper INT can be operated by any ON-OFF operation.
IPDM E/R diagnostic Mode Description
SELF-DIAG RESULTS Displays IPDM E/R self-diagnosis results. DATA MONITOR Displays IPDM E/R input/output data in real time.
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read. ACTIVE TEST Operation of electrical loads can be checked by sending drive signal to them.
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All Items, Main Items, Select Item Menu
NOTE:
Perform monitoring of IPDM E/R data with the ignition switch ON. When the ignition switch is at ACC, the dis-
play may not be correct.
ACTIVE TEST
Operation Procedure
1. Touch "WIPER" on the "SELECT TEST ITEM" screen.
2. Touch "ACTIVE TEST" on the "SELECT DIAG MODE" screen.
3. Touch item(s) to be tested and check operation of the selected item(s).
4. During the operation check, touching "BACK" deactivates the operation.
Display Item List
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CAUTION:
During IPDM E/R fail-safe control, front wipers may not operate. Refer to PG-18, "
CAN COMMUNICA-
TION LINE CONTROL" to make sure that it is not in fail-safe status.
Inspection Procedure
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.
Without CONSULT-II
1. Turn on front wipers using auto active test. Refer to PG-24,
"Auto Active Test" .
2. Confirm front wiper operation.
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 4.
NG >> GO TO 2.
Item name CONSULT-II
screen display Display or unit Monitor item selection
Description
ALL
SIGNALS MAIN
SIGNALS SELECTION
FROM MENU
Front wiper
request FR WIP REQ STOP/1LO/LO/HI x x x Signal status input from BCM.
Wiper auto stop WIP AUTO STOP ACT P/STOP P x x x Output status of IPDM E/R.
Wiper protection WIP PROT OFF/LS/HS/BLOCK x x x Control status of IPDM E/R.
Te s t i t e m CONSULT-II
screen display Description
Front wiper (HI, LO) output FRONT WIPER With a certain operation (OFF, HI, LO) front wiper relays can be operated.
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FRONT WIPER INTERMITTENT OPERATION SWITCH POSITION CANNOT BE ADJUSTED
1. COMBINATION SWITCH TO BCM INSPECTION
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "WIPER" data monitor, check
that "INT VOLUME" changes in order from 1 to 7 according to opera-
tion of the intermittent switch dial position.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "BCM" .
NG >> Replace wiper switch. Refer to WW-30, "
Wiper and
Washer Switch" .
WIPERS DO NOT WIPE WHEN FRONT WASHER OPERATES
1. COMBINATION SWITCH TO BCM INSPECTION
Select "BCM" on CONSULT-II. With "WIPER" data monitor, check
that "FR WASHER SW" turns ON-OFF according to operation of
front washer switch.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-20, "BCM" .
NG >> Replace wiper switch. Refer to WW-30, "
Wiper and
Washer Switch" .
FRONT WIPERS OPERATE FOR 10 SECONDS, STOP FOR 20 SECONDS, AND AFTER
REPEATING THIS OPERATION FIVE TIMES, THEY BECOME INOPERATIVE
CAUTION:

When auto stop signal has not varied for 10 seconds or longer while IPDM E/R is operating front
wipers, IPDM E/R considers front wipers locked and stops wiper output, which causes this symp-
tom.

This status can be checked by using IPDM E/R "DATA MONITOR". Under this condition, "WIP
PROT" reads "BLOCK".
1. CHECK IPDM E/R TO FRONT WIPER MOTOR
With CONSULT-II
Select "IPDM E/R" with CONSULT-II. With data monitor, confirm that
"WIP AUTO STOP" changes from "ACT P" to "STOP P" according to
wiper operation.
Without CONSULT-II
GO TO 2.
OK or NG
OK >> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to PG-30, "Removal and
Installation of IPDM E/R" .
NG >> GO TO 2.
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REAR WIPER OPERATION
When the ignition switch is in the ON or START position, and the rear wiper switch is in the ON position, the
BCM detects a rear wiper ON request through the combination switch (wiper switch) reading function.
The BCM will first check the status of the glass hatch ajar switch before supplying power to the rear wiper
motor. If the glass hatch ajar switch is closed (ground) the BCM will not turn on the rear wiper motor. If the
glass hatch ajar switch is open (not grounded) the BCM will control the rear wiper motor as follows.
The BCM controls rear wiper motor operation by switching direction of current flow between the two rear wiper
motor output circuits.
Power is supplied to output circuit 1 for forward operation (counterclockwise sweep),

through BCM terminal 55

to rear wiper motor terminal 4.
Ground is supplied

to rear wiper motor terminal 6

through BCM terminal 54

through BCM terminal 67

through grounds M57, M61 and M79.
With output circuit 1 power and ground supplied, the rear wiper motor operates in a counterclockwise sweep
direction until auto stop switch 1 closes (full sweep position). Auto stop switch 1 supplies ground

to BCM terminal 44

through rear wiper motor terminal 2

through rear wiper motor terminal 5

through grounds B117 and B132.
When the BCM receives this ground signal it turns off output circuit 1 and turns on output circuit 2.
Power is supplied to output circuit 2 for reverse operation (clockwise sweep),

through BCM terminal 54

to rear wiper motor terminal 6.
Ground is supplied

to rear wiper motor terminal 4

through BCM terminal 55

through BCM terminal 67

through grounds M57, M61 and M79.
With output circuit 2 power and ground supplied the rear wiper motor operates in a clockwise sweep direction
until auto stop switch 2 closes (full sweep position). Auto stop switch 2 supplies ground

to BCM terminal 26

through rear wiper motor terminal 1

through rear wiper motor terminal 3

through grounds B117 and B132.
When the BCM receives this ground signal it turns off output circuit 2 and turns on output circuit 1. This pro-
cess repeats until the rear wiper switch or ignition switch is turned off.
If the ignition switch is turned to OFF during operation, the rear wiper motor will immediately stop. If the igni-
tion switch is turned ON after this condition, and the BCM does not receive a rear wiper switch ON or INT sig-
nal, the BCM will operate the rear wiper to the auto stop position.
If the BCM does not receive a change in status in either auto stop switch 1 or auto stop switch 2 within a 5 sec-
ond period of output circuit 1 or output circuit 2 operation, the BCM will turn off output circuit 1 and output cir-
cuit 2.
If the BCM detects the rear door glass ajar signal during rear wiper motor operation, the BCM will operate the
rear wiper motor to the auto stop position. Once the rear door glass ajar signal returns to open (not grounded)
for 5 or more seconds, the BCM will resume rear wiper motor operation.
INTERMITTENT OPERATION
The rear wiper motor operates the wiper arm at low speed approximately every 7 seconds.
When the wiper switch is in the rear wiper INT position, the BCM detects a rear wiper INT request through the
combination switch (wiper switch) reading function.