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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

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Did you review the Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation and perform the necessary inspections?

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Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

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  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to the LO, HI, and INT positions.

Do the front wipers operate in the LO, HI, and INT positions?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

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Do the wipers operate in the LO and HI position, but not the INT position?

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  1. Disconnect the wiper motor. Refer to Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement for access.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Turn the wiper switch to the affected speed.
  4. Test the corresponding voltage supply circuit at the wiper motor connector for ignition positive voltage.

Did you measure ignition positive voltage?

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  1. Disconnect the wiper/washer switch. Refer to Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement for access.
  2. Turn the wiper switch to the affected speed.
  3. Test the wiper/washer switch for a high resistance or an open of the affected speed.

Did you measure a high resistance or an open condition in the wiper switch?

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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 in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the wiper motor. 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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Repair the high resistance or open condition in the voltage supply circuit to the wiper motor. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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9

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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10

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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