GM Service Manual Online
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 or Wiper/Washer System Check

2

  1. Disconnect the harness connector from the wiper motor.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
  3. Set the wiper switch to LO.
  4. Connect a test light from the wiper motor connector (harness side), terminal H, to ground.

Is the test light ON?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect for an open in CKT 477.

Is an open present?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair the open in CKT 477.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check or Wiper/Washer System Check

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5

Replace the Wiper/Washer Switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check or Wiper/Washer System Check

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6

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Remove the wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement . Observe the position of the wiper motor cover terminal T2.
  3. Connect a jumper from the wiper motor housing to ground.
  4. Connect a fused jumper (10 amp) from battery voltage to the wiper motor terminal that connects to the wiper motor cover terminal T2.

Did the wiper motor operate?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

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

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check or Wiper/Washer System Check

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8

Replace the wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Wiper/Washer System Check or Wiper/Washer System Check

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