Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The windshield washer pump is always on.

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

1. Turn the windshield wiper/washer switch to the OFF position.
2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.

Is the windshield washer pump always ON?

Go to Step 3

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

Are the windshield wipers always ON, also?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor module connector.
3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
4. Connect a test lamp from the windshield wiper switch signal circuit terminal to ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 12

Test the windshield wiper switch signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 10

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the windshield washer relay.
3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.

Is the windshield washer pump ON?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

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 9

Go to Step 14

Repair the windshield washer pump control circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 16

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Test the windshield washer relay control 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 16

Go to Step 12

Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper/washer 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 16

Go to Step 11

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 16

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Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper motor module. 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 16

Go to Step 13

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 16

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Inspect for poor connections at the windshield washer relay. 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 16

Go to Step 15

Replace the windshield washer relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 16

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3