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Nissan Pathfinder: Wiper & Washer - System Description

Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual / Driver Controls :: Wiper & Washer / System Description

Component Parts. Wiper and Washer System Nissan Pathfinder 2025

Component Parts Location

A. Washer tank (view from front of washer tank) B. Washer tank (view from rear of washer tank)
No. Component Function
1. Rain sensor (if so equipped) Refer to Rain Sensor.
2. ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) actuator and electric unit (control unit)

Transmits the Nissan Pathfinder vehicle speed signal to the BCM via CAN communication.

Refer to Component parts location for detailed component location.
3. IPDM E/R (Intelligent Power Distribution Module Engine Room)
  • Controls the integrated relays according to the request from the BCM via CAN communication.

  • Performs the auto stop control of the front wiper.

Refer to System Description.
4. Front wiper motor Refer to Front Wiper Motor.
5. BCM (Body Control Module)
  • Judges the switch status by the combination switch reading function.

  • Requests the front wiper relay and the front wiper high relay ON to the IPDM E/R via CAN communication.

Refer to System Description.
6. Combination meter

The combination meter displays the washer fluid warning according to the washer fluid level switch input.

Refer to Component parts location (7 inch information display meter) or Component parts location (full TFT meter) for detailed component location.
7. Combination switch (wiper and washer switch) Refer to Wiper and Washer Switch.
8. Rear wiper motor Refer to Rear Wiper Motor.
9. Front and rear washer motor Refer to Front and Rear Washer Motor.
10. Washer fluid level switch Refer to Washer Fluid Level Switch.

Front Wiper Motor

  • Front wiper motor (1) is attached under the cowl top cover.

  • Controls front wiper operation with IPDM E/R control.

  • Transmits front wiper auto stop position signal to the IPDM E/R.

COMPONENT OPERATION

  • When power is supplied to the HI terminal of the front wiper motor, HI operates.

  • When power is supplied to the LO terminal of the front wiper motor, LO operates.

  • When the front wiper motor is at the stop position, two points of contact in the front wiper motor are connected, and the front wiper auto stop position signal is grounded.

  • When the front wiper motor is operating, two points of contact in the front wiper motor are disconnected and the front wiper auto stop position signal is not grounded.

  • The IPDM E/R detects the front wiper auto stop position signal from the front wiper motor to find out the front wiper motor position (stop position/except stop position).

Rear Wiper Motor

  • Rear wiper motor is attached to the back door.

  • Controls rear wiper operation with BCM control.

  • Transmits the rear wiper auto stop position signal to the BCM.

COMPONENT OPERATION

  • When power is supplied to the ON terminal of the rear wiper motor, the rear wiper motor operates the rear wiper.

  • When the rear wiper motor is at the stop position, two points of contact in the rear wiper motor are connected and the rear wiper auto stop position signal is grounded.

  • When the rear wiper motor is operating, two points of contact in the rear wiper motor are disconnected and the rear wiper auto stop position signal is not grounded.

  • The BCM detects the rear wiper auto stop position signal from the rear wiper motor to find out the rear wiper motor position (stop position/except stop position).

Front and Rear Washer Motor

  • The front and rear washer motor is attached to the front of the washer tank.

  • The front and rear washer motor operates the front or rear washer.

  • The front and rear washer motor sprays washer fluid depending on the state of the combination switch (wiper and washer switch).

COMPONENT OPERATION

  • The washer switch changes polarity of the voltage supplied to the front and rear washer motor to change the rotatory direction of the front and rear washer motor to operate front washer or rear washer.

Washer Fluid Level Switch

  • Washer fluid level switch is attached to the rear of the washer tank.

  • Detects that the washer fluid level is low and transmits washer fluid level switch signal to the combination meter.

COMPONENT OPERATION

  • When washer fluid level is low, the float goes down and washer fluid level switch turns ON.

Rain Sensor

  • The rain sensor is installed on the windshield.

  • Detects water droplets on the windshield with infrared rays, and transmits the rain sensor signal to BCM via LIN communication.

Wiper and Washer Switch

  • Wiper and washer switch (1) is integrated with the combination switch.

    NOTE:

    Without rain sensing wipers shown, with rain sensing wipers similar.

  • The washer switch supplies the power supply to the front and rear washer motor while the washer switch is on to operate the front and rear washer motor.

  • The front and rear washer motor is grounded through the washer switch while the washer switch is ON.

Diagnosis System (ipdm E/r) Nissan Pathfinder 5th Gen

CONSULT Function (IPDM E/R)

IPDM E/R Refer to CONSULT Function (IPDM E/R).

Nissan Pathfinder (R53) 2022-2025 Service Manual

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