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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

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

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Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

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  1. Turn the ignition on.
  2. Turn the windshield wiper/washer switch through all the switch positions.

Do the windshield wipers operate normal?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Disconnect the multifunction switch connector C2.

Do the windshield wipers begin to operate at low or high speed when the switch is disconnected?

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4

With the multifunction switch disconnected, connect a fused jumper wire from the low speed control circuit terminal in the harness connector to ground.

Do the windshield wipers operate at low speed?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

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  1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
  2. Test and repair the windshield wiper motor park switch signal circuit 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 6

6

Connect a test lamp from the battery positive voltage supply circuit terminal in the windshield wiper motor connector to ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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  1. Disconnect the multifunction switch connector C1.
  2. Connect a test lamp from the ignition voltage supply circuit terminal to ground.
  3. Turn the ignition on.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 11

8

Connect a test lamp from battery positive voltage to the ground circuit terminal in the multifunction switch harness connector C2.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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9

Repair the short to ground in the high or low speed control circuits. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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10

Repair the battery positive voltage supply circuit for an open, high resistance, or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 15

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11

Repair the multifunction switch ignition voltage supply circuit for an open, high resistance, or short to ground. Refer to Wiring Repairs and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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12

Repair the multifunction switch ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Wiring Repairs and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 15

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13

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

Is the repair complete?

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14

Replace the multifunction switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 15

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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