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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

1

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

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

Does the windshield wiper/washer system operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

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  1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp from the accessory voltage supply circuit terminal in the harness connector to a good ground.
  3. Turn the ignition ON.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

  1. Connect a test lamp from the accessory voltage supply circuit terminal to the ground circuit terminal in the windshield wiper motor harness connector.
  2. Turn the ignition ON.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 8

5

  1. Connect a test lamp from the windshield wiper switch signal 2 circuit terminal in the windshield wiper motor harness connector to ground.
  2. Turn the ignition ON.
  3. Press the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Disconnect the windshield wiper/washer switch connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp from the accessory voltage supply circuit terminal in the windshield wiper/washer switch harness connector to ground.
  3. Turn the ignition ON.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 9

7

Repair the windshield wiper motor accessory voltage supply circuit for an open or short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 12

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8

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?

Go to Step 12

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9

Repair the windshield wiper/washer switch accessory voltage supply circuit for an open or short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 12

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10

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

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 12

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11

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

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3