Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

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

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Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

1. Turn the ignition ON.
2. Turn the windshield wiper/washer switch through all the switch positions.

Does the windshield wiper/washer system operate normal?

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

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1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
2. Connect a test lamp from the windshield wiper motor connector low/delay signal circuit terminal to ground.
3. Turn the ignition ON.
4. Press the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Connect a test lamp from the windshield wiper motor connector accessory voltage supply circuit terminal to ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

Connect a test lamp from the windshield wiper motor connector accessory voltage supply circuit terminal to the ground circuit terminal.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 9

Test and repair the windshield wiper switch low/delay signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test and repair the accessory voltage supply circuit to the windshield wiper/washer switch for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair the accessory voltage supply circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Repair the windshield wiper motor ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Test and repair the windshield wiper switch low/delay signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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

Is the repair complete?

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Replace the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Windshield 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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