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1

Did you review the Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Activate the windshield washer switch.

Does the windshield washer operate properly?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

Do the windshield wipers operate when the windshield washer switch is activated?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Disconnect the washer pump connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the windshield washer pump control circuit and the windshield washer pump ground.
  3. Activate the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

5

  1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the windshield wiper switch signal 2 circuit and a good ground.
  3. Activate the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

6

  1. Connect a test lamp between the windshield washer pump control circuit and a good ground.
  2. Activate the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the windshield washer pump connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 10

8

Test the windshield washer pump control circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

9

Repair the open in the windshield washer pump ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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10

Replace the windshield washer pump. Refer to Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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11

Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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12

Replace the windshield wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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13

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3