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Action

Value(s)

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No

1

Did you review the system operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

Inspect the washer solvent container fluid level.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect the hoses to ensure that they are correctly attached and that they are not pinched or kinked.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 4

4

Inspect for clogged windshield washer nozzles.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 5

5

Inspect for an open wiper fuse.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Disconnect the washer pump connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Connect a J 35616-200 between terminals A and B of the washer pump connector (harness side).
  4. Activate the washer switch while observing the test lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 9

7

Inspect for a poor connection at the washer pump connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the washer pump. Refer to Washer Pump Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 14

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9

  1. Connect the J 35616-200 between the washer pump connector (harness side), terminal A, and ground.
  2. Activate the washer switch while observing test lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Repair the open in CKT 150. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 14

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11

  1. Backprobe the wiper/washer switch connector, terminal A4, to ground using a J 35616-200 .
  2. Activate the washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

12

Repair the open in CKT 228. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 14

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13

Replace the wiper/washer switch . Refer to Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column - Tilt.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 14

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14

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2