Diagnostic Instructions
| • | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
| • | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
| • | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
DTC Descriptor
DTC B3715 00: Front Wiper Relay Drive CircuitDiagnostic Fault Information
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Windshield Washer Switch Signal | 6 8 | 8 | 1 | -- |
Windshield Wiper Motor Relay Coil Supply Voltage | B3715 00 | 2 | 6 | -- |
Windshield Wiper Switch High Signal | 6 | 4 | 1 | -- |
Windshield Wiper Switch Low Signal | B3922 00 | 3 | 1 | -- |
Windshield Wiper Motor Park Switch Signal | 5 | 5 | -- | -- |
Windshield Wiper Motor High Speed Control | 2 | 4 | -- | -- |
Windshield Wiper Motor Low Speed Control | 2 | 3 | -- | -- |
Windshield Wiper Motor Ground | -- | 2 | -- | -- |
Windshield Wiper Switch Ground | -- | 1 | -- | -- |
Wiper High Speed Relay Control | 7 | 4 | B3875 00 | -- |
Wiper Relay Ground | -- | 2 | -- | -- |
1. Wipers and washers inoperative all modes 2. Wipers inoperative all modes and washers work 3. Delay or low speed wipers inoperative 4. High speed wipers inoperative 5. Wipers do not park 6. Wipers always ON 7. Wipers operate at high speed in the low speed mode 8. Washer malfunction | ||||
Circuit/System Description
The body control module (BCM) monitors the control circuit of the wiper relay. The voltage level should be low while the wiper relay is de-energized and near system voltage when the relay is energized. After the BCM receives a low, intermittent, or mist signal from the wiper/washer switch, it responds by applying battery voltage through the wiper relay control circuit to the coil side of the relay, energizing the WIPER Relay. Ground is supplied at all times to the coil side of the WPR Relay from G104.
Conditions for Running the DTC
This DTC can set only when the output is actively being requested by the BCM.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
If the BCM detects a short to ground in the wiper relay control circuit.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
The BCM will not activate the output.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | The current DTC will become history when the request for the output is removed or when the condition for setting the fault is corrected. |
| • | The history DTC will clear after 50 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present. |
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Connector End View Reference
Wiper/Washer Connector End Views
Electrical Information Reference
Scan Tool Reference
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF, remove the WPR Relay from the underhood fuse block.
- Test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the ground circuit terminal 86 and ground.
- Connect a test lamp between the wiper relay control circuit terminal 85 and ground.
- Ignition ON, command the Wiper Relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
- If all circuits test normal, test or replace the WPR relay.
| ⇒ | If greater than 5 ohms, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the BCM. |
| ⇒ | If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the BCM. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
Control Module References for BCM replacement, programming and setup
