• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Windshield Washer Switch Signal | 2 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Windshield Washer Fluid Pump Control | 1 | 1 | 2 | -- |
Windshield Washer Relay Control | B3873 02 | B3873 04 | B3873 01 | -- |
Windshield Washer Fluid Pump Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
1. Washer Inoperative 2. Washer Always ON |
The body control module (BCM) controls the windshield washer fluid pump based on an input from the turn signal/multifunction switch. The BCM monitors the washer switch through the windshield washer switch signal circuit. When the washer switch is closed, ground is supplied to the windshield washer switch signal circuit. When this is the case, the BCM will command the windshield washer fluid pump and the low speed wipers on.
Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Control Module References for scan tool information
Ignition ON. Operate the washers by using the S78 Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch. Verify the G24 Windshield Washer Fluid Pump activates.
⇒ | If the G24 Windshield Washer Fluid Pump does not activate, refer to washer pump circuit malfunction. |
⇒ | If the low speed wipers do not turn on, refer to Windshield Wiper System Malfunction. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified value, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the S80 Window Wiper/Washer Switch. |
⇒ | If less than the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal 25 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the S80 Window Wiper/Washer Switch. |
⇒ | If the G24 Windshield Washer Fluid Pump does not activate, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the X50A Fuse Block - Underhood Primary. |
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. |
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance or a short to voltage. |
⇒ | If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the voltage circuit for an open/high resistance or a short to ground. |
⇒ | If not the specified value, replace the S80 Window Wiper/Washer Switch. |
⇒ | If the G24 Windshield Washer Fluid Pump does not activate , replace the G24 Windshield Washer Fluid Pump. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming |