Nissan Pathfinder (2012 year). Manual - part 633

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FRONT WIPER DOES NOT OPERATE

FRONT WIPER DOES NOT OPERATE

Description

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The front wiper does not operate under any operation conditions.

Diagnosis Procedure

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Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to 

WW-50, "Wiring Diagram"

.

1.

 CHECK WIPER RELAY OPERATION

IPDM E/R AUTO ACTIVE TEST

1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to 

PCS-9, "Diagnosis Description"

.

2. Check that the front wiper operates at the LO/HI operation.

WITH CONSULT ACTIVE TEST

1. Select "FRONT WIPER" of IPDM E/R active test item.

2. While operating the test item, check front wiper operation.

Is front wiper operation normal?

YES

>> GO TO 5

NO

>> GO TO 2

2.

 CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR FUSE

1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.

2. Check that the following fuse is not blown.

Is the fuse blown?

YES

>> Replace the fuse after repairing the affected circuit.

NO

>> GO TO 3

3.

 CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR GROUND OPEN CIRCUIT 

1. Disconnect front wiper motor.

2. Check continuity between front wiper motor harness connector and ground.

Does continuity exist?

YES

>> GO TO 4

NO

>> Repair or replace harness.

4.

 CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE

WITH CONSULT ACTIVE TEST

LO

: Front wiper LO operation

HI

: Front wiper HI operation

OFF

: Stop the front wiper.

Unit

Location

Fuse No.

Capacity

Front wiper motor

IPDM E/R

39

30 A

Front wiper motor

Ground

Continuity

Connector

Terminal

E23

2

Yes

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1. Turn the ignition switch ON.

2. Select "FRONT WIPER" of IPDM E/R active test item.

3. With operating the test item, check voltage between IPDM E/R

harness connector and ground.

Is the measurement value normal?

YES

>> Replace front wiper motor. Refer to 

WW-70, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-29, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R"

.

5.

 CHECK FRONT WIPER REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT

WITH CONSULT DATA MONITOR

1. Select "FR WIP REQ" of IPDM E/R data monitor item.

2. Switch the front wiper switch to HI and LO.

3. With operating the front wiper switch, check the status of "FR WIP REQ".

Is the status of item normal?

YES

>> Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to 

PCS-29, "Removal and Installation of IPDM E/R"

.

NO

>> GO TO 6

6.

 CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH (WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH)

1. Perform the inspection of the combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to 

BCS-50, "Symptom

Table"

.

Is combination switch (wiper and washer switch) normal?

YES

>> Replace BCM. Refer to 

BCS-53, "Removal and Installation"

.

NO

>> Repair or replace the affected parts.

Terminals

Test item

Voltage 

(Approx.)

(+)

(

−

)

IPDM E/R

Ground

FRONT WIP-

ER

Connector

Terminal

E121

32

LO

Battery 
voltage

OFF

0 V

35

HI

Battery 
voltage

OFF

0 V

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Monitor item

Condition

Monitor status

FR WIP REQ

Front wiper switch HI

HI

ON

STOP

OFF

Front wiper switch LO

1LOW

ON

STOP

OFF

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PRECAUTION

PRECAUTION

PRECAUTION

Precaution for Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) "AIR BAG" and "SEAT BELT 
PRE-TENSIONER"

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The Supplemental Restraint System such as “AIR BAG” and “SEAT BELT PRE-TENSIONER”, used along

with a front seat belt, helps to reduce the risk or severity of injury to the driver and front passenger for certain

types of collision. This system includes seat belt switch inputs and dual stage front air bag modules. The SRS

system uses the seat belt switches to determine the front air bag deployment, and may only deploy one front

air bag, depending on the severity of a collision and whether the front occupants are belted or unbelted.

Information necessary to service the system safely is included in the SR and SB section of this Service Man-

ual.

WARNING:

• To avoid rendering the SRS inoperative, which could increase the risk of personal injury or death in

the event of a collision which would result in air bag inflation, all maintenance must be performed by

an authorized NISSAN/INFINITI dealer.

• Improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the SRS, can lead to personal

injury caused by unintentional activation of the system. For removal of Spiral Cable and Air Bag

Module, see the SR section.

• Do not use electrical test equipment on any circuit related to the SRS unless instructed to in this

Service Manual. SRS wiring harnesses can be identified by yellow and/or orange harnesses or har-

ness connectors.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING POWER TOOLS (AIR OR ELECTRIC) AND HAMMERS

WARNING:

• When working near the Airbag Diagnosis Sensor Unit or other Airbag System sensors with the Igni-

tion ON or engine running, DO NOT use air or electric power tools or strike near the sensor(s) with a

hammer. Heavy vibration could activate the sensor(s) and deploy the air bag(s), possibly causing

serious injury.

• When using air or electric power tools or hammers, always switch the Ignition OFF, disconnect the

battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service.

Precaution Necessary for Steering Wheel Rotation After Battery Disconnect

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NOTE:

• This Procedure is applied only to models with Intelligent Key system and NATS (NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYS-

TEM).

• Remove and install all control units after disconnecting both battery cables with the ignition knob in the

″

LOCK

″

 position.

• Always use CONSULT to perform self-diagnosis as a part of each function inspection after finishing work. If

DTC is detected, perform trouble diagnosis according to self-diagnostic results.

For models equipped with the Intelligent Key system and NATS, an electrically controlled steering lock mech-

anism is adopted on the key cylinder.

For this reason, if the battery is disconnected or if the battery is discharged, the steering wheel will lock and

steering wheel rotation will become impossible.

If steering wheel rotation is required when battery power is interrupted, follow the procedure below before

starting the repair operation.

OPERATION PROCEDURE

1. Connect both battery cables.

NOTE:

Supply power using jumper cables if battery is discharged.

2. Use the Intelligent Key or mechanical key to turn the ignition switch to the 

″

ACC

″

 position. At this time, the

steering lock will be released.

3. Disconnect both battery cables. The steering lock will remain released and the steering wheel can be

rotated.

4. Perform the necessary repair operation.

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5. When the repair work is completed, return the ignition switch to the 

″

LOCK

″

 position before connecting

the battery cables. (At this time, the steering lock mechanism will engage.)

6. Perform a self-diagnosis check of all control units using CONSULT. 

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FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM

Removal and Installation

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FRONT WIPER ARMS

Removal

1. Remove wiper arm covers and wiper arm nuts.
2. Remove front RH wiper arm and front LH wiper arm.
3. Remove front RH and LH blade assembly from the front RH and LH arm assembly.

Installation

1. Operate wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Clean up the pivot area as shown. This will reduce possibility of

wiper arm looseness.

3. Install front RH and LH blade assembly on the front RH and LH arm.
4. Install front RH wiper arm and front LH wiper arm.
5. Ensure that wiper blades stop within proper clearance. 

FRONT WIPER ARM ADJUSTMENT

1. Operate windshield washer and wiper motor one full cycle, then turn "OFF" (Auto Stop).
2. Lift the wiper blade up and then rest it onto glass surface, check

the blade clearance "L1" and "L2".

3. Remove wiper arm covers and wiper arm nuts. 
4. Adjust front wiper arms on wiper motor pivot shafts to obtain

above specified blade clearances.

5. Tighten wiper arm nuts to specified torque, and install wiper arm

covers. 

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Clearance "L1"

: 24.5 - 39.5 mm (0.965 - 1.555 in)

Clearance "L2"

: 23.5 - 38.5 mm (0.925 - 1.516 in)

Front wiper arm nuts : 23.5 N·m (2.4 kg-m, 17 ft-lb)

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WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE 

Removal

1. Remove the cowl top. Refer to 

EXT-21, "Removal and Installation"

.

2. Remove wiper frame bolts, disconnect the wiper motor connec-

tor and remove the wiper frame assembly.

3. Remove wiper motor from wiper frame assembly.

Installation

CAUTION:

• Do not drop the wiper motor or cause it to contact other parts.

• Check the grease conditions of the motor arm and wiper link joint(s). Apply grease if necessary.

1. Connect wiper motor to connector. Turn the wiper switch ON to operate wiper motor, then turn the wiper

switch OFF (auto stop).

2. Disconnect wiper motor electrical connector.
3. Install wiper motor to wiper frame assembly, and install wiper frame assembly.
4. Connect wiper motor electrical connector.
5. Install cowl top. Refer to 

EXT-21, "Removal and Installation"

.

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1. Wiper arm covers

2. Front LH wiper arm and blade assembly 3. Wiper frame assembly

4. Wiper motor

5. Front RH wiper arm and blade assembly A. Wiper arm nuts

B. Wiper arm frame bolts

C. Wiper motor bolts

D. Wiper motor pivot arm bolt

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FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM

WASHER HOSE LAYOUT 

WASHER NOZZLES

Removal

1. Remove the cowl top. Refer to 

EXT-21, "Removal and Installation"

.

2. Remove washer nozzles.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH

Removal

1. Remove instrument lower panel LH. Refer to 

IP-15, "Removal and Installation"

.

2. Remove steering column cover lower and steering column cover upper.
3. Disconnect wiper and washer switch connector. 
4. Pinch tabs at wiper and washer switch base and slide switch

away from steering column.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR

Removal

1. Remove the front fender protector RH. Refer to 

EXT-25, "Removal and Installation of Front Fender Pro-

tector"

.

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1. 

Rear washer nozzle

2.

Washer nozzles

3.

Washer fluid reservoir

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2. Remove clip, then remove washer fluid reservoir filler neck from

washer fluid reservoir.

3. Disconnect front and rear washer hoses.
4. Disconnect front and rear washer motor connector.
5. Disconnect washer fluid level sensor connector.

6. Remove washer fluid reservoir screws and remove washer fluid

reservoir.

Installation

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

After installation, add water up to the upper level of the washer fluid reservoir inlet and check for water

leaks. 

WASHER MOTOR

Removal

1. Remove RH front fender protector. Refer to 

EXT-25, "Removal and Installation of Front Fender Protector"

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2. Disconnect the front washer hoses.
3. Disconnect the front washer motor connectors.

LKIA0538E

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