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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

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

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Go to Step 2

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2

  1. Turn ignition ON, engine OFF.
  2. Connect a J 35616-200 (backprobe) from terminal E5 of connector C201C to ground.
  3. Move the wiper/washer switch to the MIST and LO positions while backprobing.

Is the test light on in both positions?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

  1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
  2. Measure the voltage (backprobe) from terminal E8 of connector C201C to ground using a J 39200 .
  3. Move the wiper/washer switch to the MIST and LO positions while backprobing.

Is the voltage within the specified value in both positions?

10.5-15 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle .

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 10

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5

  1. Connect a J 35616-200 from terminal E of the windshield wiper motor connector to ground.
  2. Move the wiper/washer switch to the MIST and LO positions while backprobing.

Is the test light on in both positions?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Repair the open in CKT 112.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 10

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7

  1. Measure the voltage from wiper motor connector terminal D to ground using a J 39200 .
  2. Move the wiper/washer switch to the MIST and LO positions.

Is the voltage within the specified value in both positions?

10.5-15 V

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the windshield wiper motor. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 10

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9

Repair the open in CKT 113.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Symptoms