Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views

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

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Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

1. Turn the ignition ON.
2. Turn the rear wiper/washer switch to the OFF position.

Is the rear wiper always ON?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

1. Disconnect the rear wiper motor connector.
2. Turn the rear wiper/washer switch to the OFF position.
3. Connect a test lamp from the rear wiper switch signal circuit terminal in the rear wiper motor harness connector to ground.
4. Turn the ignition ON.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 4

1. Connect a test lamp from the rear washer pump control circuit terminal in the rear wiper motor harness connector to ground.
2. Turn the ignition ON.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

Test the rear wiper switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 7

Test the rear washer pump control circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

Replace the rear wiper/washer switch. Refer to Rear Window Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Replace the rear wiper motor. Refer to Liftgate Wiper Motor Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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