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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

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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

2

  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 in all modes?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Do the windshield wipers operate properly in HI mode?

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Go to Step 7

4

  1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
  2. Turn the windshield wiper/washer switch to LO.
  3. Measure the voltage from the windshield wiper switch low/pulse signal circuit to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

  1. Measure the voltage from the windshield wiper switch low/pulse signal circuit to a good ground.
  2. Turn the windshield wiper/washer switch through the entire DELAY range.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value in each DELAY position?

B+

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 13

6

Measure the voltage from the windshield wiper switch on signal circuit to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

7

  1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
  2. Turn the windshield wiper/washer switch to HI.
  3. Measure the voltage from the windshield wiper motor high speed circuit to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure near the specified value?

B+

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

8

Test the windshield wiper switch low/pulse signal circuit for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

9

Test the windshield wiper switch on signal circuit for short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

10

Test the windshield wiper motor high speed circuit for short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

11

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?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 14

12

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?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 15

13

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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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 16

14

Replace the windshield wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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15

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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16

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 replacement?

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Go to Step 17

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17

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

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step  3