Nissan Sentra Service Manual: Front wiper and washer system

Nissan Sentra Service Manual / Driver controls / Wiper & washer / System description / Front wiper and washer system

Component Parts Location

BCM (view under instrument panel, left side of vehicle)
Combination meter
IPDM E/R (view with air inlet duct removed)
Combination switch (wiper and washer switch)
Front wiper motor (with wiper cowl cover removed)
Front washer motor (with front bumper removed)

Component Description

Part	Description
Combination meter	Transmits the vehicle speed signal to BCM with CAN communication.
BCM	Judges the switch status by the combination switch reading function. Requests (with CAN communication) the front wiper relay and the front wiper high relay ON to IPDM E/R.
IPDM E/R	Controls the integrated relay according to the request (with CAN communication) from BCM. Performs the auto stop control of the front wiper.
Combination switch (Wiper and washer switch)	Provides input for wiper and washer control to the BCM. Refer to WW-8, "System Description".
Front washer motor	Washer fluid is sprayed according to combination switch signal.
Front wiper motor	IPDM E/R controls front wiper operation. Front wiper stop position is transmitted to IPDM E/R.

System

System Diagram System Description FRONT WIPER CONTROL (BASIC) BCM detects the combination switch position by the combination switch reading function. BCM transmits the front wiper requ ...

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General Precautions
Do not operate the engine for an extended period of time without proper exhaust ventilation. Keep the work area well ventilated and free of any inflammable materials. Special care should be taken when handling any inflammable or poisonous materials, such as gasoline, refrigerant gas, etc. Wh ...

Ipdm-e branch line circuit
Diagnosis Procedure 1.Check connector Turn the ignition switch off. Disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal. Check the terminals and connectors of the ipdm e/r for damage, bend and loose connection (unit side and connector side). Is the inspection result normal? Yes ...

Starting the engine (models with NISSAN Intelligent Key® system)
Apply the parking brake. Continuously Variable Transmission: Move the shift lever to P (Park) or N (Neutral). P (Park) is recommended. The starter is designed not to operate if the shift lever is in any of the driving positions. Manual Transmission: Move the shift lever to N ( ...