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For 1990-2009 cars only

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Action

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1

Did you perform the Instrument Cluster Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

2

  1. Drain the windshield fluid.
  2. Install a scan tool.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a scan tool, observe the Washer Fluid Level parameter in the Instrument Panel Cluster data list.

Does the scan tool display On?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the windshield washer solvent level switch.
  3. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit of the windshield washer solvent level switch and a good ground.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. With a scan tool, observe the Washer Fluid Level parameter.

Does the scan tool display On?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 7

5

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the windshield washer solvent 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

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument cluster (IPC). 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

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the windshield washer solvent container. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Container Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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