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Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2000 🢒 Seville 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wipers/Washer Systems 🢒 Wipers Delay Mode Inoperative

Wipers Delay Mode Inoperative w/ CE1

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

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

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2
  1. Turn the ignition to RUN.
  2. Set the wiper switch to HI.

Are the wipers operating?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 21

3

Set the wiper switch to the middle AUTO DELAY position.

Does the wiper system operate in delay mode?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Set the wiper switch to the next-higher sensitivity position (towards OFF).

Does an instant wipe occur?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 21

5
  1. Set the wiper switch to the highest sensitivity level (towards OFF).
  2. Move the wiper switch to the second highest sensitivity position (one position away from OFF).

Does an instant wipe occur?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 14

6

Replace the rainsense module. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

7
  1. Disconnect the connector from the rainsense module.
  2. Connect a test light between the rainsense module connector (harness side) terminals 7 and 8.

Is the test light on?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

8

Connect a test light between rainsense module connector (harness side), terminal 8, and ground.

Is the test light on?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Repair the open in CKT 851.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

10

Repair the open in CKT 143.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

11
  1. Disconnect the wiper motor connector.
  2. Connect a DMM set to Ohms scale between wiper motor connector terminal F and rainsense module connector (harness side) terminal 5.

Is there continuity?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Replace the rainsense module. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

13

Repair the open in CKT 482.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

14

Move the wiper switch from the second highest sensitivity position to the third highest sensitivity position.

Does an instant wipe occur?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

15

Replace the rainsense module. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

16

Move the wiper switch from the third highest sensitivity position to the fourth highest sensitivity position

Does an instant wipe occur?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 18

17

Check for unclean glass or a clouded rainsense module attachment. If windshield is clean and adhesive tape is not clouded, replace the rainsense module. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .

Is the repair or replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

18

Move the wiper switch from the fourth highest sensitivity position to the fifth highest sensitivity position

Does an instant wipe occur?

--

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 19

19

Replace the rainsense module. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

20
  1. Check for an open in CKT 481.
  2. If OK, replace the wiper motor. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement .
  3. If the problem persists replace the rainsense module. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

21

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

--

System OK

Go to Symptoms

Wipers Delay Mode Inoperative w/o CE1

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

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

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2
  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect wiper/washer switch connector C202.
  3. Set the wiper switch to DELAY.
  4. Measure the resistance through connector C202, terminal A3 to terminal D3, using a J 39200 set to the Ohms scale.
  5. Move the wiper switch through the entire delay range.

Does the resistance vary within the specified range?

39 kohms to 680 kohms

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 7

--

4
  1. Reconnect connector C202 to the wiper/washer switch connector.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector from the wiper motor.
  3. Turn the ignition to ON.
  4. Set the wiper switch to HI.
  5. Measure the voltage from the wiper motor connector terminal H to ground using a J 39200 .

Is the measurement within the specified values?

10.5-15.5 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Repair the open in CKT 477.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 7

--

6

Replace the wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 7

--

7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

--

System OK

Go to Symptoms

Wipers Delay Mode Inoperative w/ CE1

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

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

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2
  1. Turn the ignition to RUN.
  2. Set the wiper switch to HI.

Are the wipers operating?

--

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 21

3

Set the wiper switch to the middle AUTO DELAY position.

Does the wiper system operate like a delay system?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Set the wiper switch to the next-higher sensitivity position (towards OFF).

Did an instant wipe occur when increasing sensitivity?

--

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 21

5
  1. Set the wiper switch to the highest sensitivity level (towards OFF).
  2. Move the wiper switch to the second highest sensitivity position (one position away from OFF).

Did an instant wipe occur when moving the wiper switch from the maximum sensitivity position (closest to OFF) to the second highest sensitivity position?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 14

6

Replace the rainsense module. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

7
  1. Disconnect the connector from the rainsense module.
  2. Connect a J 35616-200 between the rainsense module connector (harness side) terminals 7 and 8.

Is the test light on?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 8

8

Connect a J 35616-200 from the rainsense module connector (harness side), terminal 8, to ground.

Is the test light on?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

9

Repair the open in CKT 851.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

10

Repair the open in CKT 43.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

11
  1. Disconnect the wiper motor connector.
  2. Connect a J 39200 set to Ohms scale from the wiper motor connector, terminal F, to the rainsense module connector (harness side), terminal 5.

Is there continuity?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Replace the rainsense module. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

13

Repair the open in CKT 482.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

14

Move the wiper switch from the second highest sensitivity position to the third highest sensitivity position.

Did an instant wipe occur?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 16

15

Replace the rainsense module. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

16

Move the wiper switch from the third highest sensitivity position to the fourth highest sensitivity position.

Did an instant wipe occur?

--

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 18

17

Inspect for dirty glass or a clouded rainsense module attachment. If the windshield is clean and the adhesive tape is not clouded, replace the rainsense module. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .

Is the repair or replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

18

Move the wiper switch from the fourth highest sensitivity position to the fifth highest sensitivity position.

Did an instant wipe occur?

--

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 19

19

Replace the rainsense module. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

20
  1. Inspect for an open in CKT 481.
  2. If OK, replace the wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement .
  3. If the problem persists replace the rainsense module. Refer to Windshield Outside Moisture Sensor Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

21

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

--

System OK

Go to Symptoms