Wiper Mist, Delay 1-5, and Low are all low speed wiper motor functions that are controlled by the body control module (BCM). When the wiper switch is placed in one of the LOW speed wiper modes, ground is applied through the switch contacts a series of internal resistors and the wiper switch low signal circuit to the BCM. In response to this signal, the BCM energizes the WPR Relay by applying battery voltage through the wiper relay control circuit to the coil side of the relay. This allows battery positive voltage from the WPR fuse to flow through the switch input side of the WPR Relay and out to the switch input side of the WIPER HI Relay. Since the wiper high relay is de-energized and its switch contacts are normally closed to the low speed control circuit of the windshield wiper motor, the motor will operate at low speed.

When the wiper switch is placed in the HIGH speed position, ground is applied through the switch contacts and the wiper switch high signal circuit to the BCM indicating the wiper high speed request. The BCM then energizes WPR Relay as stated above and the WIPER HI Relay by applying ground through the control circuit to the coil side of the relay. With the wiper high relay energized and its switch contacts closed to the high speed control circuit of the wiper motor, the motor will operate at high speed.

Schematic Reference

Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

BCM and Wiper Switch Verification

1. Ignition ON, observe the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch and the Wiper Delay Setting parameters. The Windshield Wiper Switch reading should display Off, Intermittent and Low and the Wiper Delay Setting should display 0-5 while rotating the wiper switch through each delay setting to the low position.

⇒	If one or more of the Wiper Delay Setting parameters are inoperative and the Windshield Wiper Switch low speed parameter functions, replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.

⇒	If the low speed parameter is inoperative, perform the Multifunction Switch Circuit/System Testing and/or the Multifunction Switch Component Test.

2. With the wiper switch in the HIGH speed mode, observe the scan tool Wiper High Speed Switch parameter. The Wiper High Speed Switch reading should be Active.

⇒	If not Active, perform the Multifunction Switch Circuit/System Testing and/or the Multifunction Switch Component Test.

3. Observe the scan tool BCM Wiper Park Switch parameter. The reading should display Active when the wipers are parked and Inactive with the wipers ON or out of the park position.

⇒	If the Wiper Park Switch parameter is always Active or Inactive, perform the Wipers do not Park Circuit/System Testing.

4. If all wiper position parameters displayed correctly on the scan tool, perform the Wiper Motor Circuit/System Testing and/or the Wiper Motor Component Test.

BCM and Wiper Motor Verification

1. Command the windshield wiper motor to the off, low speed and high speed modes with a scan tool. Before commanding the wiper high speed mode, place the wiper switch in the low speed position. The wipers should perform the commanded state.

⇒	If one or more of the commanded states do not work, perform the Wiper Motor tests in Circuit/System Testing and/or Component test.

2. If all the wiper motor speeds function, perform the Multifunction Switch Circuit/System Testing and/or the Multifunction Switch Component Test.

Multifunction Switch Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the turn signal/multifunction switch.
2. Ignition OFF, test for less than 20.0 ohms between the ground circuit terminal H and ground.

⇒	If greater than 20.0 ohms check the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal replace the BCM.

3. Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper High Speed Switch parameter is Inactive.

⇒	If not the specified value, test the signal circuit terminal L for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.

4. Verify the scan tool Wiper High Speed Switch parameter is Inactive.

⇒	If not Inactive, test the signal circuit terminal K for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the BCM.

5. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal L and ground. Verify the scan tool Windshield Wiper Switch parameter is Switch Fault.

⇒	If not Switch Fault, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the BCM.

6. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal K and ground. Verify the scan tool Wiper High Speed Switch parameter is Active.

⇒	If not Active, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the BCM

7. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.

Wipers Do Not Park Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the windshield wiper motor.
2. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool BCM Wiper Park Switch parameter is Inactive.

⇒	If not Inactive, test the signal circuit terminal C for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the body control module.

3. Install a 3A fused jumper wire between the wiper motor park switch signal circuit terminal C and ground. Verify the scan tool Wiper Park Switch parameter is Active.

⇒	If not Active, test the signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the body control module.

4. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the windshield wiper motor.

WIPER 1 Relay Control Test

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the BCM
2. Ignition ON, verify that the low speed wipers are not on.

⇒	If the low speed wipers are on, test the relay control circuit terminal 20 for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, Replace the underhood fuse block.

3. Install a 10A fused jumper wire between the relay control circuit terminal 20 and B+. Verify the low speed wipers are on.

⇒	If the low speed wipers are not on, test the relay control circuit for an open/high resistance or short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block

4. If all circuits test normal, replace the BCM.

WIPER 2 Relay Control Circuit Test

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X5 harness connector at the BCM
2. Install a 10A fused jumper wire between B+ and WIPER 1 relay control circuit terminal 20.
3. Ignition ON, verify that the high speed wipers are not on.

⇒	If the high speed wipers are on, test the WIPER 2 control circuit terminal 21 for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.

4. Install a 10A fused jumper wire between the WIPER 2 relay control circuit terminal 21 and ground. Verify the high speed wipers are on.

⇒	If the high speed wipers are not on, test the relay control circuit for an open/high resistance or short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.

5. If all circuits test normal, replace the BCM.

Wiper Motor Circuit Test

1. Disconnect the harness connector at the windshield wiper motor.
2. Test for less than 1 ohm between the wiper motor ground circuit terminal 5 and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.

3. Connect a test lamp between the low speed motor control circuit terminal 1 and ground.
4. Ignition ON, command the Wiper Relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.

⇒	If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.

⇒	If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.

5. Connect a test lamp between the high speed motor control circuit terminal 4 and ground.
6. Wiper switch in the Low position , command the wiper high speed relay ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states

⇒	If the test lamp is always on, test the control circuit for a short to voltage, if the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.

⇒	If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the underhood fuse block.

7. If all circuits test normal, replace the windshield wiper motor.

Multifunction Switch

1. With the ignition OFF, disconnect the X1 harness connector at the turn signal/multifunction switch.
2. Test the resistance between terminals H and L. Rotate the wiper switch and compare the resistance readings to the values in the Windshield Wiper Switch Values table below for MIST, each DELAY and LOW speed.

⇒	If the resistance is not within the specified range, replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.

3. Test for infinite resistance between terminals H and K while rotating the wiper switch to MIST, each DELAY and LOW speed positions.

⇒	If the less than infinite, replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.

4. Test for less than 5 ohms with the wiper switch in the High speed position.

⇒	If greater than 5 ohms, replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.

5. Test for infinite resistance between terminals H and J while rotating the wiper switch to MIST, each DELAY and LOW speed positions.

⇒	If less than infinite, replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.

6. Test for less than 5 ohms while pressing the WASHER switch.

⇒	If greater than 5 ohms, replace the turn signal/multifunction switch.

Important: If the switch tests open in any switch position other than Off, test the wiper/washer switch signal circuits for a short to voltage before replacing the switch.

Windshield Wiper Motor Dynamic Test

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the windshield wiper motor.
2. Install a 25A fused jumper wire between the control terminal B and 12 volts. Install a jumper wire between the ground terminal A and ground.
3. The wiper motor should be in low speed mode.

⇒	If the wiper motor is not in the low speed mode replace the motor.

4. Install a 25A fused jumper wire between the control terminal A and 12 volts. Install a jumper wire between the ground terminal D and ground.
5. The wiper motor should be in the high speed mode.

⇒	If the wiper motor is not in the high speed mode replace the motor.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.