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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.

1

Did you review the Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

2

Verify the fault is present.

Does the system operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  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?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Connect a 3 ampere fused jumper wire from the signal circuit to the ground circuit of the washer fluid level switch.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.

Does the low washer fluid indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 5

5

Connect a 3 ampere fused jumper wire from the signal circuit of the washer fluid level switch to a good ground.

Does the low washer fluid indicator illuminate?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

6

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?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

7

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?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

8

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?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

9

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?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

10

Repair an open or high resistance in the ground circuit of the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 13

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11

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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12

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

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

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13

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3