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Wiper Shuts Off But Blades Do Not Park

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: The wipers do not park when the Wiper/Washer Switch is turned OFF.

1

Were you sent here from the Wiper/Washer System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to the OFF position.
  3. Disconnect connector C219.

Do the wipers park?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Replace the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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4

  1. Disconnect the wiper motor connector.
  2. Connector C219 still disconnected.
  3. Connect a DMM between connector C219 terminal B and ground.
  4. Measure the voltage.

Is the voltage within the specified values?

1 V or above

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Repair a short to battery power in CKT 91.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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6

  1. Wiper motor connector still disconnected.
  2. Connector C219 still disconnected.
  3. Connect a DMM between connector C219 terminal A and ground.
  4. Measure the voltage.

Is the voltage within the specified values?

1 V or above

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair a short to battery power in CKT 95.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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8

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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