Windshield Wiper/Washer System Components
The windshield wiper/washer system consists of the following components:
• | Windshield wiper/washer switch |
Wiper/Washer System Operation
The windshield wiper motor module is part of the windshield wiper motor cover
and controls the windshield wiper motor and washer pump operation. The windshield
wiper motor is a 2 speed motor and is operated at low speed in all modes except HIGH.
The accessory voltage supply circuit to the windshield wiper motor provides the power
for operating the wiper motor and the wiper motor module. The windshield wiper switch
supply voltage circuit is a 12-volt reference from the wiper motor module to the
wiper/washer switch. The WASH, MIST, LOW, and DELAY modes are controlled by the windshield
wiper/washer switch through a series of internal resistors, and the switch position
determines the point on the resistor assembly where the reference voltage is applied.
The windshield wiper switch signal 1 circuit supplies the signal
voltage from the switch assembly to the wiper motor module which determines the operating
mode. Windshield wiper motor high speed operation is controlled by the windshield
wiper/washer switch through the windshield wiper switch high signal circuit. The
windshield wiper switch high signal circuit is supplied 12 volts by the wiper
motor module and when the wiper/washer switch is turned to the HIGH position the
windshield wiper switch high signal circuit is grounded. The windshield washer pump
is controlled by the wiper motor module through the windshield washer relay. The
windshield washer relay coil and switch are supplied battery positive voltage, and
during WASH mode the wiper motor module grounds the washer relay control circuit
energizing the relay. While the relay coil is energized, the relay supplies battery
positive voltage to the washer pump control circuit.