Nissan Pathfinder: Wiper & Washer - Symptom Diagnosis
Wiper and Washer System Symptoms Nissan Pathfinder 5th Gen
Symptom Table (Without Rain Sensor)
NOTE:
Perform the self-diagnosis with CONSULT before the symptom diagnosis. Perform the trouble diagnosis if any DTC is detected.
| Symptom | Possible cause | Inspection item | |
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| Front wiper does not operate | HI only |
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| LO and INT |
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| LO only |
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| INT only |
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| HI, LO and INT |
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure. |
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| Front wiper does not stop | HI only |
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| LO only |
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| INT only |
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| Front wiper does not operate normally | Intermittent adjustment cannot be performed |
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Combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to Symptom Table. |
| Intermittent control linked with Nissan Pathfinder vehicle speed cannot be performed |
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| Wiper is not linked to the washer operation |
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Combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to Symptom Table. |
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| Does not return to stop position [Repeatedly operates for 10 seconds and then stops for 20 seconds. After that, it stops the operation. (Fail-safe)] |
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| Front washer does not operate normally |
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| Rear wiper does not operate | ON only |
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Combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to Symptom Table. |
| INT only |
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Combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to Symptom Table. |
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| ON and INT |
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| Rear wiper does not stop | ON only |
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Combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to Symptom Table. |
| INT only |
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Combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to Symptom Table. |
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| Rear wiper does not operate normally | Wiper is not linked to the washer operation |
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Combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to Symptom Table. |
| Rear wiper does not return to the stop position. [Stops after 5 seconds of operation. (Fail-safe)] |
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Rear wiper stop position signal circuit.
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| Rear washer does not operate normally |
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Symptom Table (With Rain Sensor)
NOTE:
Perform the self-diagnosis with CONSULT before the symptom diagnosis. Perform the trouble diagnosis if any DTC is detected.
| Symptom | Possible cause | Inspection item | |
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| Front wiper does not operate | HI only |
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| LO and AUTO |
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| LO only |
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| AUTO only |
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| HI, LO and AUTO |
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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure. |
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| Front wiper does not stop | HI only |
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| LO only |
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| AUTO only |
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| Front wiper does not operate normally | Sensitivity adjustment cannot be performed |
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Combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to Symptom Table. |
| Wiper is not linked to the washer operation |
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Combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to Symptom Table. |
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| Does not return to stop position [Repeatedly operates for 10 seconds and then stops for 20 seconds. After that, it stops the operation. (Fail-safe)] |
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| Front washer does not operate normally |
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| Rear wiper does not operate | ON only |
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Combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to Symptom Table. |
| INT only |
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Combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to Symptom Table. |
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| ON and INT |
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| Rear wiper does not stop | ON only |
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Combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to Symptom Table. |
| INT only |
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Combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to Symptom Table. |
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| Rear wiper does not operate normally | Wiper is not linked to the washer operation |
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Combination switch (wiper and washer switch). Refer to Symptom Table. |
| Rear wiper does not return to the stop position. [Stops after 5 seconds of operation. (Fail-safe)] |
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Rear wiper stop position signal circuit.
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| Rear washer does not operate normally |
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Front Wiper Does Not Operate Nissan Pathfinder SUV
Description
The front wiper does not operate under any operation conditions.
Diagnosis Procedure
CHECK FRONT WIPER REQUEST SIGNAL INPUT
CONSULT
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Select “FR WIPER REQ” in "Data Monitor" mode of “IPDM E/R”.
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Switch the front wiper switch to HI and LO.
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With operating the front wiper switch, check the status of “FR WIPER REQ”.
Monitor item Condition Monitor status FR WIPER REQ Front wiper switch HI HIGH LO LOW INT OFF RETURN
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>GO TO 2.
NO>>GO TO 6.
CHECK WIPER RELAY OPERATION
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Ignition switch ON.
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Switch the front wiper switch to HI and LO, check front wiper operation.
Is front wiper operation normally?
YES>>Inspection End.
NO>>HI and LO does not operate: GO TO 3.
NO>>HI only does not operate: Refer to Diagnosis Procedure.
NO>>LO only does not operate: Refer to Diagnosis Procedure.
CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR FUSE
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Ignition switch OFF.
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Check that the following fuse is not blown (open):
| Location | Fuse No. | Capacity |
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| IPDM E/R | 77 | 30 A |
Is the fuse blown (open)?
YES>>Replace the blown fuse after repairing the affected circuit.
NO>>GO TO 4.
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Check intermittent incident. Refer to Intermittent Incident.
Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>GO TO 5.
NO>>Repair or replace harness.
CHECK FRONT WIPER MOTOR GROUND CIRCUIT
Check front wiper motor ground circuit. Refer to Diagnosis Procedure
.Is the inspection result normal?
YES>>Replace front wiper motor. Refer to Removal and Installation.
NO>>Replace IPDM E/R. Refer to Removal and Installation.
CHECK COMBINATION SWITCH
Perform the inspection of the combination switch. Refer to Symptom Table.
Is combination switch normal?
YES>>Replace BCM. Refer to Removal and Installation.
NO>>Replace combination switch. Refer to Removal and Installation.
Normal Operating Condition Nissan Pathfinder SUV
Description
FRONT WIPER MOTOR PROTECTION FUNCTION
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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.
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At that time turn OFF the front wiper and remove the foreign object. Then reactivate the front wiper. The wiper will operate normally.
REAR WIPER MOTOR PROTECTION FUNCTION
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BCM may stop the rear wiper to protect the rear wiper motor when the rear wiper is stopped for 5 seconds or more due to a snowfall.
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Rear wiper operates normally 1 minute after the obstacles are removed with rear wiper OFF.
Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual
Symptom Diagnosis
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