Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

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

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Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

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

Do the windshield wipers operate properly?

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 between the accessory voltage circuit and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Connect a test lamp between the accessory voltage circuit and the ground circuit of the windshield wiper motor connector.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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1. Connect a test lamp between the windshield wiper switch on signal circuit and a good ground.
2. Activate the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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1. Disconnect the windshield wiper/washer switch connector.
2. Connect a test lamp between the accessory voltage circuit of the windshield wiper/washer switch connector and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Inspect for a poor connection at the windshield wiper motor connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for a poor connection at the windshield wiper/washer switch connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair the open in the windshield wiper motor accessory voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Repair the open in the windshield wiper motor ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Repair the open in the windshield wiper/washer switch accessory voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Did you complete the repair?

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Operate the windshield wiper/washer system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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