Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message is always displayed or does not display 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 that the low washer fluid indicator malfunction fault is present.

Does the system operate as described in the system description and operation?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

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Is the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message always On?

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

Is the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message displayed on the driver information center (DIC)?

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Go to Step 9

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

Is the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message displayed on the DIC?

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Go to Step 8

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

Is the WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID message displayed on the DIC?

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Test the signal circuit of the windshield washer fluid level switch for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the windshield washer fluid level switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Repair the high resistance or open in the ground circuit of the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Is the repair complete?

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

Is the repair complete?

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Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

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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