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Wipers Inoperative - All Modes STS

Diagnostic Aids

If the WPR MOD 30 A fuse is open, a short to ground in either one of the following circuits may be the cause:

    • Accessory voltage circuit to the wiper module
    • Windshield washer pump control circuit

If the WPR SW 7.5 A fuse is open, a short to ground in any one of the following circuits may be the cause:

    • Accessory voltage circuit to the switch
    • Windshield washer pump control circuit
    • Windshield wiper motor high speed circuit
    • Windshield wiper switch signal 1 circuit
    • Windshield wiper switch signal 2 circuit
    • Windshield wiper switch On signal circuit

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  2. Operate the windshield wiper/washer switch through all the switch positions.

Does the windshield wiper/washer system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector of the windshield wiper/washer module.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp from the accessory voltage circuit of the windshield wiper/washer module connector to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 9

4

Connect a test lamp between the accessory voltage circuit of the wiper/washer module connector and the ground circuit of the wiper/washer module connector.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 10

5

  1. Connect a test lamp from the windshield wiper switch signal 2 circuit of the windshield wiper/washer module connector to a good ground.
  2. Press the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector of the windshield wiper/washer switch.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp from the battery positive voltage circuit of the windshield wiper/washer switch to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 11

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the windshield wiper/washer module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 12

8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

9

Repair the short to ground or open in the accessory voltage circuit of the windshield wiper/washer module. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 14

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10

Repair the high resistance or open in the ground circuit of the windshield wiper/washer module. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 14

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11

Repair a short to ground or open in the battery positive voltage circuit of the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 14

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12

Replace the windshield wiper/washer module. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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13

Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 14

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14

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2

Wipers Inoperative - All Modes STS-V

Diagnostic Aids

If the WPR MOD 30 A fuse is open, a short to ground in either one of the following circuits may be the cause:

    • Accessory voltage circuit to the wiper module
    • Windshield washer pump control circuit

If the WPR SW 7.5 A fuse is open, a short to ground in any one of the following circuits may be the cause:

    • Accessory voltage circuit to the wiper inhibit relay
    • Accessory voltage circuit to the switch
    • Windshield washer pump control circuit
    • Windshield wiper motor high speed circuit
    • Windshield wiper switch signal 1 circuit
    • Windshield wiper switch signal 2 circuit
    • Windshield wiper switch On signal circuit

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

  1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  2. Operate the windshield wiper/washer switch through all the switch positions.

Does the windshield wiper/washer system operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Verify that the hood is closed.
  2. Install A scan tool.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the Hood Closed Switch parameter in the Rear Integration Module Data list.

Does the Hood Closed Switch parameter display Active?

Go to Step 4

Go to DTC B3006

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector of the windshield wiper/washer module.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp from the accessory voltage circuit of the windshield wiper/washer module connector to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 17

5

Connect a test lamp between the accessory voltage circuit of the wiper/washer module connector and the ground circuit of the wiper/washer module connector.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 18

6

  1. Connect a test lamp from the windshield wiper switch signal 2 circuit of the windshield wiper/washer module connector to a good ground.
  2. Press the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector of the windshield wiper/washer switch.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp from the accessory voltage circuit of the windshield wiper/washer switch to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 8

8

  1. Disconnect the harness connector of the wiper inhibit relay.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  3. Connect a test lamp from the accessory voltage circuit of the relay to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 19

9

Connect a test lamp between the accessory voltage circuit of the wiper inhibit relay and the ground circuit of the relay.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 20

10

Connect a test lamp between the control circuit of the wiper inhibit relay and the accessory voltage circuit of the relay.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

Test the control circuit of the wiper inhibit relay between the relay and the RIM for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 16

12

Test the accessory voltage circuit of the wiper switch between the wiper inhibit relay and the wiper switch for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 15

13

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the windshield wiper/washer module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 21

14

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 22

15

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the wiper inhibit relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 23

16

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear integration module (RIM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 25

Go to Step 24

17

Repair the short to ground or open in the accessory voltage circuit of the windshield wiper/washer module. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 25

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18

Repair the high resistance or open in the ground circuit of the windshield wiper/washer module. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 25

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19

Repair a short to ground or open in the accessory voltage circuit of the wiper inhibit relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 25

--

20

Repair the high resistance or open in the ground circuit of the wiper inhibit relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 25

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21

Replace the windshield wiper/washer module. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 25

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22

Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 25

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23

Replace the wiper inhibit relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 25

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24

Replace the RIM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 25

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25

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2