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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views DEFINITION: The check washer fluid message is always displayed or does not display with low washer fluid. | |||
1 | Did you review the Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | |
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 |
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Is the check washer fluid message displayed on the driver information center? | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 4 |
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Is the check washer fluid message displayed on the driver information center? | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 7 |
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Is the check washer fluid message displayed on the driver information center? | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 |
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 11 |
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 11 |
8 | Repair the washer fluid level switch ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
9 | 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 10 |
10 | Replace the washer fluid level switch. Refer to Windshield Washer Solvent Level Switch Replacement . Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
11 | Inspect for poor connections at the instrument panel cluster (IPC). 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 |
12 | Replace the IPC. Refer to Control Module References in Computer/Integrating Systems for replacement, setup, and programming. Is the repair complete? | Go to Step 13 | -- |
13 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? | System OK | Go to Step 3 |