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MIST OPERATION
When the wiper switch is turned to 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 switch is held in mist position, low speed operation continues.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
If an abnormality occurs in CAN communications, IPDM E/R holds the condition just before fail-safe status is
initiated until ignition switch is turned off. (If wipers were operating in LO just before the initiation of fail-safe
status, they continue to operate in LO until ignition switch is turned OFF)
COMBINATION SWITCH READING FUNCTION
Description
BCM reads combination switch (wiper) status, and controls related systems such as headlamps and wip-
ers, according to the results.
BCM reads information of a maximum of 20 switches by combining five output terminals (OUTPUT 1 - 5)
and five input terminals (INPUT 1 - 5).
Operation Description
BCM activates transistors of output terminals (OUTPUT 1 - 5) periodically, and allows current to flow in
turn.
If any (1 or more) switches are turned ON, circuit of output terminals (OUTPUT 1 - 5) and input terminals
(INPUT 1 - 5) becomes active.
At this time, transistors of output terminals (OUTPUT 1 - 5) are activated to allow current to flow. When
voltage of input terminals (INPUT 1 - 5) corresponding to that switch changes, interface in BCM detects
voltage change, and BCM determines that switch is ON.
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BCM - Operation Table of Combination Switches
BCM reads operation status of combination switch using combinations shown in table below.
Sample Operation: (When Wiper Switch Turned to LOW Position)
When wiper switch is turned to LOW position, front wiper LOW contact in combination switch turns ON. At
this time if OUTPUT 1 transistor is activated, BCM detects that voltage changes in INPUT 3.
When BCM detects that voltage changes in INPUT 3 while OUTPUT 1 transistor is ON, it judges that front
wiper switch is in LOW position. Then BCM sends front wiper request signal (LO) to IPDM E/R using CAN
communication.
If BCM detects that voltage changes in INPUT 3 when OUTPUT 1 transistor is activated again, it recog-
nizes that wiper switch is still in LOW position.
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CONSULT-III Function (BCM)NKS00529
CONSULT-III can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test mode shown following.
WORK SUPPORT
Display Item List
NOTE:
Regarding wiper speed setting, if the BCM set value is initialized by the use of CONSULT-III work support,
then set it individually to OFF after the initialization because it is automatically set to ON by initializing CON-
SULT-III.
DATA MONITOR
Display Item List
NOTE:
1. Coupe models
2. This item is displayed, but cannot be monitored.
ACTIVE TEST
Display Item List
BCM diagnosis position Diagnosis mode Description
WIPERWORK SUPPORT Changes the setting for each function.
DATA MONITOR Displays BCM input data in real time.
ACTIVE TEST Device operation can be checked by applying a drive signal to device.
BCMSELF-DIAG RESULTS BCM performs self-diagnosis of CAN communication.
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The result of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN communication can be read.
Item Description CONSULT-III Factory setting
WIPER SPEED
SETTINGVehicle speed sousing type wiper control mode can be changed in this
mode. Vehicle speed sousing type wiper control mode between two ON/OFF.ON —
OFF×
Monitor item Contents
IGN ON SW “ON/OFF”Displays “ignition switch ON (ON)/Other OFF or ACC (OFF)” status as judged from ignition
switch signal.
IGN SW CAN “ON/OFF”Displays “ignition switch ON (ON)/Other OFF or ACC (OFF)” status as judged from CAN com-
munication signal.
FR WIPER HI “ON/OFF” Displays “FRONT WIPER HI (ON)/Other (OFF)” status as judged from wiper switch signal.
FR WIPER LOW “ON/OFF” Displays “FRONT WIPER LOW (ON)/Other (OFF)” status as judged from wiper switch signal.
FR WIPER INT “ON/OFF” Displays “FRONT WIPER INT (ON)/Other (OFF)” status as judged from wiper switch signal.
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 auto-stop signal.
VEHICLE SPEED “km/h” Displays vehicle speed status as judged from vehicle speed signal.
RR WIPER ON
NOTE 1“ON/OFF” Displays “Rear Wiper ON (ON)/Other (OFF)” status as judged from wiper switch signal.
RR WIPER INT
NOTE 1“ON/OFF” Displays “Rear Wiper INT (ON)/Other (OFF)” status as judged from wiper switch signal.
RR WASHER SW
NOTE 1“ON/OFF” Displays “Rear Washer Switch (ON)/Other (OFF)” status as judged from wiper switch signal.
RR WIPER STOP
NOTE 1“ON/OFF” Displays “Rear Wiper Stop (ON)/Other (OFF)” status, as judged from wiper switch signal.
RR WIPER STP2
NOTE 2“OFF” —
Test item Display on CONSULT-III screen Description
Front wiper output FR WIPER With a certain operation (OFF, HI, LO, INT), front wiper can be operated.
Rear wiper output
NOTERR WIPER Rear wiper can be operated by ON−OFF operation.

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Only Front Wiper Intermittent Does Not OperateNKS0052F
1. CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select "FR WIPER INT" of BCM data monitor item.
2. With operating the wiper switch, check the monitor status.
CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH
Refer to LT- 9 2 , "
Combination Switch Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-17, "Removal and Installation of BCM" .
NG >> Check combination switch (wiper switch) Refer to LT- 9 2 , "
Combination Switch Inspection" .
Front Wiper Interval Time Is Not Controlled by Vehicle SpeedNKS0052G
1. CHECK FUNCTION OF COMBINATION METER
Confirm that speedometer operates normally.
Does front wiper operate normally?
YES >> GO TO 2.
NO >> Combination meter vehicle speed system malfunction. Refer to DI-18, "
Vehicle Speed Signal
Inspection" .
2. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION BETWEEN BCM AND COMBINATION METER
Perform self-diagnosis for “BCM” with CONSULT-III.
Displayed self
-diagnosis results
NO DTC>>Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-17, "Removal and Installation of BCM" .
CAN COMM CIRCUIT>>Check CAN communication line of BCM. Refer to BCS-16, "
CAN Communication
Inspection Using CONSULT-III (Self-Diagnosis)" .
Front Wiper Intermittent Operation Switch Position Cannot Be AdjustedNKS0052H
1. CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN COMBINATION SWITCH AND BCM
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select "INT VOLUME" of BCM data monitor item.
2. Make sure that “INT VOLUME”, changes in order form 1 to 7 according to wiper switch operation.
CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH
Refer to LT- 9 2 , "
Combination Switch Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-17, "Removal and Installation of BCM" .
NG >> Check combination switch (wiper switch). Refer to LT- 9 2 , "
Combination Switch Inspection" .
Wiper Does Not Wipe When Front Washer OperatesNKS0052I
1. CHECK CIRCUIT BETWEEN COMBINATION SWITCH AND BCM
CONSULT-III DATA MONITOR
1. Select "FR WASHER SW" of BCM data monitor item.
2. Make sure that “FR WASHER SW” turn ON-OFF according to front wiper switch operation.
CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH
Refer to LT- 9 2 , "
Combination Switch Inspection" .
OK or NG
OK >> Replace BCM. Refer to BCS-17, "Removal and Installation of BCM" .
NG >> Check front wiper switch. Refer to LT- 9 2 , "
Combination Switch Inspection" .