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Diagnosis Procedure

Regarding Wiring Diagram information, refer to [FRONT WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM: WIRING DIAGRAM ].

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE CHART

Step Action YES NO
CHECK WIPER RELAY OPERATION 
  1. IPDM E/R AUTO ACTIVE TEST
    1. Start IPDM E/R auto active test. Refer to [DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM (IPDM E/R): DIAGNOSIS DESCRIPTION ].
    2. Check that the front wiper operates at the LO/HI operation.
  2. SDT ACTIVE TEST
    1. Select "FRONT WIPER" of IPDM E/R active test item.
    2. While operating the test item, check front wiper operation.

      LO: Front wiper LO operation 

      HI: Front wiper HI operation 

      OFF: Stop the front wiper. 


Is front wiper operation normal? 
GO TO 5 GO TO 2
CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR FUSE 
  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
  2. Check that the following fuse is not blown.
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Is the fuse blown? 
Replace the fuse after repairing the applicable circuit. GO TO 3
CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR GROUND OPEN CIRCUIT 
  1. Disconnect front wiper motor.
  2. Check continuity between front wiper motor harness connector and ground.
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Does continuity exist? 
GO TO 4 Repair or replace harness.
CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE 
SDT ACTIVE TEST
  1. Turn the ignition switch ON.
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  1. 2. Select "FRONT WIPER" of IPDM E/R active test item.
  2. 3. With operating the test item, check voltage between IPDM E/R harness connector and ground.
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Is the measurement value normal? 
Replace front wiper motor. Refer to [WIPER MOTOR AND LINKAGE: ON-VEHICLE REPAIR ] Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to [IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM): REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ]
CHECK FRONT WIPER REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT 
SDT data list
  1. Select "FR WIP REQ" of IPDM E/R data list 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".
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Is the status of item normal? 
Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to [IPDM E/R (INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE ENGINE ROOM): REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ] GO TO 6
CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH 
  1. Perform the inspection of the combination switch. Refer to [COMBINATION SWITCH SYSTEM SYMPTOMS: SYMPTOM TABLE ]

Is combination switch normal? 
Replace BCM. Refer to [BCM (BODY CONTROL MODULE): REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ] Repair or replace the applicable parts.