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1

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

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Turn the windshield wiper/washer switch through all the switch positions.

Do the windshield wipers operate properly in all modes?

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

Go to Step  3

3

Test for high resistance, an open, or a short to ground in the windshield wiper motor high speed signal circuit. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs and Wiring Repairs and Circuit Testing in Wiring systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step  13

Go to Step  4

4

Test for high resistance, an open, or a short to ground in the windshield wiper switch low/pulse signal circuit. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs and Wiring Repairs and Circuit Testing in Wiring systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step  13

Go to Step  5

5

Test for high resistance, an open, or a short to ground in the windshield wiper switch on signal circuit. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs and Wiring Repairs and Circuit Testing in Wiring systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step  13

Go to Step  6

6

  1. Disconnect the windshield wiper/washer switch connector.
  2. Measure the resistance between the accessory voltage circuit and the windshield wiper switch low/pulse signal circuit of the wiper/washer switch.
  3. Turn the wiper/washer switch to the following positions:
  4. • MIST
    • LO
    • HI

Does the resistance measure greater than the specified value?

2 ohms

Go to Step  10

Go to Step  7

7

  1. Measure the resistance between the accessory voltage circuit and the windshield wiper switch low/pulse signal circuit of the wiper/washer switch.
  2. Turn the wiper/washer switch through the DELAY range.

Does the resistance measure within the specified values?

39K-680K ohms

Go to Step  8

Go to Step  10

8

  1. Measure the resistance between the accessory voltage circuit and the windshield wiper switch on signal circuit of the wiper/washer switch.
  2. Turn the wiper/washer switch to the following positions:
  3. • MIST
    • DELAY
    • LO
    • HI

Does the resistance measure near the specified value?

24K ohms

Go to Step 9

Go to Step  10

9

  1. Reconnect the windshield wiper/washer switch connector.
  2. Turn the wiper/washer switch to HI.

Do the windshield wipers operate properly in HI mode?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step  12

10

Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step  13

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11

Replace the windshield wiper module. Refer to Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step  13

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12

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

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step  13

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13

Operate the wiper/washer system and inspect for proper operation.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step  3