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1

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

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

  1. Disconnect the wiper harness connector from the wiper motor.
  2. Turn the ignition on.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the ignition positive voltage circuit and the ground circuit of the wiper motor connector.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 3

3

Connect a test lamp between the ignition positive voltage circuit of the wiper motor connector and good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect for an open WSW fuse in the Underhood Fuse Block.

Did you find an open fuse?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Test the ignition positive voltage circuit of the wiper motor for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 17

Go to Step 17

6

Repair the open in the ignition positive voltage circuit of the wiper motor. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 18

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7

Repair the open in the ground circuit of the wiper motor. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 18

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8

  1. Set the wiper switch to HI.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the wiper speed input circuit of the wiper motor connector and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 9

9

Check for an open ACCY fuse in the Underhood Fuse Block.

Did you find an open fuse?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the ACCY fuse.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 18

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11

Test the wiper speed input circuit of the wiper motor for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 12

12

Test the ACCY fuse circuit of the wiper/washer switch for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 13

13

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 14

14

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 18

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15

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the wiper motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 18

Go to Step 16

16

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 18

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17

Replace the WSW fuse.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 18

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18

Operate the wiper/washer system and inspect for proper operation.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Symptoms