Rear Wiper Motor Circuit
2007-2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L I4
Description
Malfunction in the rear windshield wiper motor circuit.
Symptoms
- Rear wiper not moving
- Rear wiper does not park
- Rear wiper intermittent
- Rear washer works but wiper does not
Common Causes
- Faulty rear wiper motor
- Wiper switch failure
- Wiring damage in liftgate
- Motor ground fault
- Rear wiper arm seized
Diagnostic Steps
- Check rear wiper fuse
- Test motor with direct power
- Inspect wiring at liftgate hinge
- Test rear wiper switch
- Check motor ground
Repair Notes
Replace rear wiper motor or repair wiring at liftgate hinge flex point.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0006Passenger Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0007Rear Left Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0008Rear Right Side Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0010Driver Side Airbag Deployment
- B0011Driver Side Airbag Deployment Circuit Open
B2501 on Other Vehicles
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Nissan 300ZX
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Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
1990-1996 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 VG30DETT
Nissan 350Z
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Nissan 350Z
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Nissan 370Z
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Common Questions
What does code B2501 mean on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
B2501 stands for "Rear Wiper Motor Circuit". Malfunction in the rear windshield wiper motor circuit.
What are the symptoms of B2501 on a Nissan Altima?
Common symptoms of B2501 include: Rear wiper not moving, Rear wiper does not park, Rear wiper intermittent, Rear washer works but wiper does not.
What causes B2501 on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
Common causes of B2501 include: Faulty rear wiper motor, Wiper switch failure, Wiring damage in liftgate, Motor ground fault, Rear wiper arm seized.