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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the 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. Move the front wiper/washer switch lever to the HI position.
  3. Backprobe the front wiper motor connector with a digital multimeter from cavity 2 to ground.
  4. Measure the voltage.

Is the voltage greater than the specified value?

10V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Backprobe the front wiper motor connector with a test lamp from cavity 3 to ground.

Does the test lamp light?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

4

Replace the front 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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5

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the lock position.
  2. Disconnect the front wiper/washer switch connector (switch still in HI position).
  3. Disconnect the junction block connector C3.
  4. Connect a digital multimeter from junction block connector C3 cavity 7 to the front wiper/washer switch connector terminal 1 (switch side).
  5. Measure the resistance.

Is the resistance greater than the specified value?

5ohms

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Replace the combination switch. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Replacement in SIR.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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7

Test for an open or high resistance (more than 5.0 ohms) in the BLU/RED wire (including connectors) between the front wiper motor and the combination switch.

Was high resistance found?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 4

8

Repair the open/high resistance. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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