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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Activate the windshield washer switch.

Do the windshield wipers operate when the washer switch is activated?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 2

2

  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. While activating the washer switch, test the voltage at the windshield wiper switch connector terminal A4.

Is the voltage equal to the specified value?

11-14 V

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the wiper switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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4

Check the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

Is there washer fluid in the fluid reservoir?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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6

Check the windshield washer hoses and the nozzles.

Are the windshield washer hoses and the nozzles clogged or damaged?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair the washer hoses and the nozzles.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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8

  1. Turn the ignition ON.
  2. With the windshield washer activated, test the voltage at the windshield washer pump.

Is the voltage within the specified value?

11-14 V

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Repair an open circuit between the windshield washer pump and the windshield wiper switch.

Is the repair complete?

--

System OK

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10

Use an ohmmeter to measure the resistance between ground and the windshield washer pump.

Is the resistance equal to the specified value?

0 ohms

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

Repair the windshield washer pump ground circuit.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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12

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

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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