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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Wiper/Washer System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

2

Inspect for an open wiper fuse.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Replace the wiper fuse.

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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4

  1. Set ignition switch to RUN.
  2. Backprobe from the wiper/washer switch connector C201, terminal E5, to ground using a J 35616-200 .

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Repair the poor connection or open in CKT 243 to the wiper/washer switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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6

  1. Set the wiper switch to HI.
  2. Connect the J 35616-200 from connector C201, terminal E1, to ground.

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

7

Inspect for a poor connection at connector C201, terminal E1. Also, check for an open in the pigtail (CKT 243) to the wiper/washer switch.

Is a poor connection or an open present?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 16

8

Repair the poor connection or the open in the pigtail (CKT 243).

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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9

  1. Disconnect the wiper motor connector.
  2. Connect the J 35616-200 from the wiper motor connector, terminal C, to ground.

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Repair the poor connection or the open in CKT 92 between connector C201 and the wiper motor .

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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11

Connect the J 35616-200 from the wiper motor connector, terminal C to terminal A.

Is the test light on?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

12

Repair the poor connection or open in CKT 1650.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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13

Inspect for a poor connection to the wiper motor.

Is a poor connection present?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

14

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

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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15

Repair the poor connection.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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16

Replace the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check

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