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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Headlamp Washer Switch Signal

B2697

1

--

--

Headlamp Washer Pump Relay Control

B3810

B3810

--

--

Headlamp Washer Pump Control

1

1

2

--

Headlamp Washer Pump Ground

--

1

--

--

1. Headlamp washer pump inoperative

2. Headlamp washer pump always on

Circuit/System Description

Battery positive voltage is supplied to the coil and switch sides of the headlamp washer relay. The body control module (BCM) energizes the relay by grounding the relay coil through the relay control circuit. When the relay is energized, the relay switch is closed and battery positive voltage is supplied to the washer pump control circuit.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Headlamp Washer System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Headlamp Wash parameter while pressing and releasing the headlamp washer switch. The reading should change between On and Off.
  2. If not the specified value, refer to Headlamp Washer Switch Circuit Test.
  3. If the switch input to the BCM functions normal refer to Headlamp Washer Pump Circuit Test.

Circuit/System Testing

Headlamp Washer Switch Circuit Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1, X2 harness connectors at the headlamp switch.
  2. Test for less than 1.0 ohm between the ground circuit terminal C X1 and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool Headlamp Wash parameter is Off.
  5. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal H X2 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  6. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal H X2 and the ground circuit terminal C X1. Verify the scan tool Headlamp Wash parameter is On.
  7. If not the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the headlamp switch.

Headlamp Washer Pump Circuit Test

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the HEADLAMP WPR relay.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the washer pump control circuit terminal 30 and ground.
  3. If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage.
  4. Disconnect the harness connector at the headlamp washer pump.
  5. Test for less than 1.0 ohm between the headlamp washer pump ground circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  6. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  7. Connect the harness connector at the headlamp washer pump.
  8. Connect a 20A fused jumper wire between the B+ circuit terminal 87 and the washer pump control circuit terminal 30. Verify the headlamp washer pump is activated.
  9. If the headlamp washer pump does not activate, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the headlamp washer pump.
  10. Connect a test lamp between the B+ circuit terminal 85 and the relay control circuit terminal 86.
  11. Operate the headlamp washer switch ON and OFF. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
  12. If the test lamp is always ON, test the relay control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  13. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the HEADLAMP WPR relay.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Headlamp Washer Pump Replacement
    •  Headlamp Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, programming, and setup