Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The low washer fluid indicator is always on or does not turn on with low washer fluid.

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

Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

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

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1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Disconnect the washer fluid level switch connector.
3. Turn the ignition ON.

Does the low washer fluid indicator remain illuminated with the ignition ON?

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Go to Step 4

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Connect a fused jumper wire from the washer fluid level switch signal circuit terminal in the washer fluid level switch connector to a good ground.
3. Turn the ignition ON.

Does the low washer fluid indicator remain illuminated with the ignition ON?

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Go to Step 7

1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Connect a fused jumper wire across the washer fluid level switch harness connector terminals.
3. Turn the ignition ON.

Does the low washer fluid indicator remain illuminated with the ignition ON?

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Go to Step 8

Test the washer fluid level 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 12

Test the washer fluid level switch signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Test the washer fluid level switch ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 9

Inspect for poor connections at the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Replace the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Level Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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Inspect the low washer fluid indicator lamp for an open.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Replace the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console.

Is the repair complete?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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