Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The low washer fluid indicator always indicates low washer fluid or does not illuminate when washer fluid is low.

Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

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

Go to Step 2

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the washer fluid level switch connector.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Wait 60 seconds.

Does the low washer fluid indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire from the washer fluid level switch signal circuit terminal in the washer fluid level switch connector to ground.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Wait 60 seconds.

Does the low washer fluid indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Connect a fused jumper wire across the washer fluid level switch harness connector terminals.
3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
4. Wait 60 seconds.

Does the low washer fluid indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

Test the low washer fluid indicator signal circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

Test the low washer fluid indicator signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

Repair the washer fluid level switch ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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Inspect for poor connections at the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

Replace the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Washer Pump/Reservoir Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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Inspect for poor connections at the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 12

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2