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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Inspect the washer fluid level.

Is there fluid in the washer reservoir?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 2

2

Fill the washer reservoir.

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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3

Verify that the hoses are not obstructed or leaking.

  1. Disconnect the washer hose.
  2. Blow through the washer hose toward the reservoir and also toward the nozzle.

Are the hoses obstructed or leaking?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Repair or replace the hoses. Refer to Windshield Washer Hose Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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5

Inspect the function of the rear window fiper.

Does the rear window wiper function correctly?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Repair the rear window wiper.

Is the rear window wiper functioning correctly?

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Go to Step 7

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7

  1. Disconnect the electrical connector at the rear window washer pump.
  2. Use an ohmmeter to measure continuity between terminal 1 and gound.

Does the resistance indicate the specified value?

0 ohms

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Repair the open or high-resistance ground connection.

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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9

  1. Turn on the rear window washer.
  2. Measure the voltage at terminal 2 of the rear window washer pump connector BRN.

11-14 V

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 11

10

Replace the rear window washer pump.

Is the repair complete?

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System OK

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11

  1. Disconnect the rear window wiper switch.
  2. Connect an ohmmeter between terminal A3 and terminal A2 of the rear window wiper switch.
  3. Observe the resistance when the switch is moved to the rear WASH position.

Does the ohmmeter indicate the specified value?

0 ohms

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12

Repair the open circuit between terminal A2 of the rear window wiper switch connector and terminal 2 of the rear window washer pump.

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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13

Replace the rear window wiper switch.

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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