Headlamp Washer System Components
The headlamp washer system consists of the following components:
• | Windshield wiper/washer switch |
• | Body control module (BCM) |
• | Headlamp washer fluid pump |
Headlamp Washer System Operation
Battery voltage is supplied at all times to the switched input side of the headlamp
washer relay with the ignition in the ON position. The headlamps also need to be in
the ON position to allow for headlamp washer operation. After every fourth request
for a windshield washer operation, a headlamp wash cycle is initiated. The body control
module (BCM) controls this operation by applying battery voltage through the control
circuit to the coil side of the headlamp washer relay. The relay energizes and applies
battery positive voltage through it's switch contacts and the control circuit of the
headlamp washer pump. A headlamp wash cycle consists of a prewash, then a pause, and
then a wash operation.