Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Component Connector End Views

DEFINITION: This table diagnoses the front wipers are always on when the wiper/washer switch is turned to the off position.

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

Verify that the front wipers are always on when the wiper/washer switch is turned to the OFF position.

Do the front wipers operate normally?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

1. Turn the front wiper switch to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the front wiper motor connector.
3. Test the following circuits for a short to voltage condition at the wiper motor connector:

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Run/Park

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High

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Low

Did any of the circuits measure a short to voltage?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

1. Disconnect the wiper/washer switch.
2. Retest the circuit that measured shorted to voltage at the wiper motor connector.

Does the circuit still have a short to voltage condition?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the wiper motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

Repair the short to voltage condition. Refer to Wiring Repairs.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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Replace the front wiper/washer switch.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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Replace the front wiper motor.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 10

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

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