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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

1

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

2

Turn the ignition ON.

Are the windshield washers always on?

Go to Step 3

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

3

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Disconnect the inline harness connector C266.
  3. Remove the connector terminal row E from the steering column harness connector half.
  4. Connect the inline harness connector C266.
  5. Turn the ignition ON.

Are the windshield washers always on?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

  1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
  2. Turn the ignition ON.

Are the windshield washers always on?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

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

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 10

6

Repair the windshield washer pump control circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 12

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7

Test the windshield wiper switch pulse delay signal circuit in the steering column harness for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 8

8

Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 9

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 12

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10

Inspect for poor connections at the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

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

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 12

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12

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3