Step | Action | Yes | No |
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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views DEFINITION: The windshield washer pump is always ON. | |||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Is the windshield washer pump always ON? | Go to Step 3 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections |
3 | Are the windshield wipers always ON? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
4 | Remove the windshield washer relay from the underhood fuse block. Refer to Relay Replacement . Is the windshield washer pump ON? | Go to Step 13 | Go to Step 5 |
5 | Connect a test lamp from battery positive voltage to the windshield washer relay control circuit terminal in the underhood fuse block. Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 10 |
6 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 |
7 | Measure resistance between the windshield wiper switch voltage supply circuit and the signal 1 circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing . Is the resistance less than 380 ohms? | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 12 |
8 | Test the windshield washer relay control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Testing for Short to Ground and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 12 |
9 | Test the windshield wiper switch signal 1 circuit for a short to battery positive voltage. Refer to Testing for a Short to Voltage and Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 11 |
10 | Inspect for poor connections at the windshield washer relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 14 |
11 | Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 15 |
12 | Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | Go to Step 17 | Go to Step 16 |
13 | Repair the short to battery positive voltage in the windshield washer pump control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | Go to Step 17 | -- |
14 | Replace the windshield washer relay. Refer to Relay Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 17 | -- |
15 | Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 17 | -- |
16 | Replace the windshield wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | Go to Step 17 | -- |
17 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |
