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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Check fuse F16 and F17.

Is fuse F16 and F17 open?

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 3

2

  1. Inspect for a short circuit and repair it, if necessary.
  2. Replace the fuse.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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3

Measure the voltage at fuse F16 and F17.

Is the voltage within the specified value?

11-14 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Repair the open power supply circuit to fuse F16 and F17.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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5

  1. Disconnect the wiper motor connector.
  2. Turn the ignition ON.
  3. Turn the wiper switch to HI.
  4. Measure the voltage at the wiper motor connector terminal 6.

Is the voltage within the specified value?

11-14 V

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

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

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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7

  1. The wiper switch is still disconnected.
  2. Turn the ignition ON.
  3. Measure for battery voltage at the wiper switch connector terminal A8.

Is the voltage within the specified value?

11-14 V

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Repair the open circuit between the wiper switch connector terminal A8 and fuse F17.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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9

  1. The wiper switch is still disconnected.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to HI.
  3. Use an ohmmeter to check for continuity between the wiper switch connector terminal A8 and A9.

Does the ohmmeter indicate the specified value?

0 ohms

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

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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11

Repair the open circuit between the wiper switch and the wiper motor.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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