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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

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. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. Set the wiper switch to LO.

Do the wipers stop for approximately 6 seconds and then operate for approximately 24 seconds repeatedly?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Set the wiper switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the wiper/washer switch connector.

Do the wipers park properly?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

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 12

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5

Measure the voltage from the washer input circuit of the wiper/washer switch connector to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?

1.0 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 8

6

  1. Reconnect the wiper/washer switch connector.
  2. Disconnect the wiper motor connector.
  3. Measure the voltage from the washer input circuit of the wiper motor to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

10.5-15 V

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 10

7

Repair the short to voltage in the washer input circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 12

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8

Measure the voltage from the wiper speed input circuit of the wiper/washer switch connector to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?

1.0 V

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

  1. Reconnect the wiper/washer switch connector.
  2. Disconnect the wiper motor connector.
  3. Measure the voltage from the wiper speed input circuit of the wiper motor to a good ground.

Does the voltage measure greater than the specified value?

1.0 V

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 12

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11

Repair the short to voltage in the wiper speed input circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 12

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12

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

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Symptoms