Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Wiper/Washer Connector End Views

DEFINITION: The headlamp washers are inoperative, the windshield washers, and headlamps operate normal.

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

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

Do the headlamp washers operate normally?

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

Go to Step 3

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

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 4

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1. Disconnect the headlamp washer pump relay.
2. Connect a test lamp from the battery positive voltage supply circuit terminal to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 10

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1. Connect a test lamp from the windshield washer pump control circuit terminal to a good ground.
2. Turn the ignition ON.
3. Press the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 11

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1. Connect a test lamp from the right headlamp low beam circuit terminal to a good ground.
2. Turn the headlamp switch ON.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 12

Connect a test lamp from battery positive voltage to the headlamp washer pump relay ground circuit terminal.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 13

Test the headlamp washer pump supply 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 18

Go to Step 9

Test the headlamp 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 18

Go to Step 16

Repair the open or short to ground in the headlamp washer pump relay battery positive voltage supply circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 18

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Repair the headlamp washer relay control circuit for an open or short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 18

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Repair the right headlamp low beam 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 18

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Repair the headlamp washer pump relay 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 18

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Inspect for poor connections at the headlamp 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 18

Go to Step 15

Replace the headlamp washer pump. Refer to Headlamp Washer Solvent Container Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 18

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Inspect for poor connections at the headlamp washer pump relay. 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 18

Go to Step 17

Replace the headlamp washer pump relay.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 18

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3