Nissan Xterra. Manual - part 738

WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM SYMPTOMS

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Front wiper does not 
stop.

HI only

• Combination switch (wiper and washer switch)
• BCM

Combination switch (wiper 
and washer switch)
Refer to 

BCS-48, "Symptom 

Table"

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Front wiper request signal
• BCM
• IPDM E/R

IPDM E/R DATA MONITOR
"FR WIP REQ"

IPDM E/R

—

LO only

• Combination switch (wiper and washer switch)
• BCM

Combination switch (wiper 
and washer switch)
Refer to 

BCS-48, "Symptom 

Table"

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Front wiper request signal
• BCM
• IPDM E/R

IPDM E/R DATA MONITOR
"FR WIP REQ"

IPDM E/R

—

INT only

• Combination switch (wiper and washer switch)
• BCM

Combination switch (wiper 
and washer switch)
Refer to 

BCS-48, "Symptom 

Table"

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Front wiper request signal
• BCM
• IPDM E/R

IPDM E/R DATA MONITOR
"FR WIP REQ"

Front wiper does not 
operate normally.

Intermittent adjustment 
cannot be performed.

• Combination switch (wiper and washer switch)
• Harness between combination switch (wiper 

and washer switch) and BCM

• BCM

Combination switch (wiper 
and washer switch)
Refer to 

BCS-48, "Symptom 

Table"

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BCM

—

Intermittent control 
linked with vehicle 
speed cannot be per-
formed.

Check the vehicle speed detection wiper setting.
Refer to 

BCS-20, "WIPER : CONSULT Function (BCM - WIPER)"

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Wiper is not linked to 
the washer operation.

• Combination switch (wiper and washer switch)
• Harness between combination switch (wiper 

and washer switch) and BCM

• BCM

Combination switch (wiper 
and washer switch)
Refer to 

BCS-48, "Symptom 

Table"

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BCM

—

Does not return to stop 
position (Repeatedly 
operates for 10 sec-
onds and then stops 
for 20 seconds. After 
that, it stops the opera-
tion).

• IPDM E/R
• Harness between IPDM E/R and front wiper 

motor

• Front wiper motor

Front wiper auto stop signal 
circuit
Refer to 

WW-22, "Compo-

nent Function Check"

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Symptom

Probable malfunction location

Inspection item

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WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM SYMPTOMS

Rear wiper does not 
operate.

ON only

• Combination switch (wiper and washer switch)
• Harness between combination switch (wiper 

and washer switch) and BCM

• BCM

Combination switch (wiper 
and washer switch)
Refer to 

BCS-48, "Symptom 

Table"

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INT only

• Combination switch (wiper and washer switch)
• Harness between combination switch (wiper 

and washer switch) and BCM

• BCM

Combination switch (wiper 
and washer switch)
Refer to 

BCS-48, "Symptom 

Table"

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ON and INT

• Combination switch (wiper and washer switch)
• Harness between combination switch (wiper 

and washer switch) and BCM

• BCM

Combination switch (wiper 
and washer switch)
Refer to 

BCS-48, "Symptom 

Table"

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• BCM
• Harness between rear wiper motor and BCM
• Harness between rear wiper motor and ground
• Rear wiper motor

Rear wiper motor circuit
Refer to 

WW-29, "Compo-

nent Function Check"

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Rear wiper does not 
stop.

ON only

• Combination switch (wiper and washer switch)
• BCM

Rear wiper motor circuit
Refer to 

WW-29, "Compo-

nent Function Check"

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INT only

• Combination switch (wiper and washer switch)
• BCM

Combination switch (wiper 
and washer switch)
Refer to 

BCS-48, "Symptom 

Table"

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Rear wiper does not 
operate normally.

Wiper is not linked to 
the washer operation.

• Combination switch (wiper and washer switch)
• Harness between rear wiper motor and BCM
• BCM

Combination switch (wiper 
and washer switch)
Refer to 

BCS-48, "Symptom 

Table"

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BCM

—

Rear wiper does not 
return to the Stop posi-
tion (Stops after a five-
second operation).

• BCM
• Harness between rear wiper motor and BCM
• Rear wiper motor

Rear wiper auto stop signal 
circuit
Refer to 

WW-31, "Compo-

nent Function Check"

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Rear wiper stops after 
operating for five sec-
onds when ignition 
switch is turned ON.

Front and rear wash-
er motor does not op-
erate.

Front and rear washer 
motor does not oper-
ate when the washing 
windshield.

• Combination switch (wiper and washer switch)
• Harness between combination switch (wiper 

and washer switch) and BCM

• BCM

Combination switch (wiper 
and washer switch)
Refer to 

BCS-48, "Symptom 

Table"

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• Harness between rear combination switch (wip-

er and washer switch) and front and rear wash-
er motor.

• Front and rear washer motor

Front and rear washer motor 
circuit
Refer to 

WW-27, "Diagnosis 

Procedure"

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Symptom

Probable malfunction location

Inspection item

NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION

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NORMAL OPERATING CONDITION

Description

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FRONT WIPER MOTOR PROTECTION FUNCTION

• IPDM E/R may stop the front wiper to protect the front wiper motor if any obstruction (operation resistance)

such as a large amount of snow is detected during the front wiper operation.

• At that time turn OFF the front wiper and remove the foreign object. Then wait for approximately 20 seconds

or more and reactivate the front wiper. The wiper will operate normally.

REAR WIPER MOTOR PROTECTION FUNCTION

• BCM may stop rear wiper to protect the rear wiper motor when the rear wiper is stopped for 5 seconds or

more due to a snowfall.

• Rear wiper operates normally one minute after the obstacles are removed with rear wiper OFF.

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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 

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1.

 CHECK WIPER RELAY OPERATION

CONSULT ACTIVE TEST

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

2. While operating the test item, check front wiper LO/HI operation and OFF.

IPDM E/R AUTO ACTIVE TEST

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

PCS-9, "Diagnosis Description"

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

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