Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The windshield washer pump does not operate when the windshield washer switch is ON.

Did you review the Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

1. Turn ON the ignition.
2. Press the windshield washer switch.

Does the windshield washer pump operate?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

1. Disconnect the windshield washer pump connector.
2. Connect a test lamp across the washer pump connector terminals.
3. Turn ON the ignition.
4. Press the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 4

Test the windshield washer pump ground 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 14

Go to Step 5

1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
2. Test the windshield washer pump control circuit for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 6

1. Connect a test lamp from the windshield wiper switch pulse delay signal circuit terminal in the wiper motor harness connector to ground.
2. Turn ON the ignition.
3. Press the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 7

Test the windshield wiper switch pulse delay signal circuit for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 8

Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper/washer 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 14

Go to Step 9

Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 14

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Inspect for poor connections at the windshield washer pump. 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 11

Replace the windshield washer pump. Refer to Washer Pump Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 14

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Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper motor. 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 14

Go to Step 13

Replace the windshield wiper motor module. Refer to Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 14

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3