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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Activate the windshield washer switch.

Do the windshield wipers operate when the washer switch is activated?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Step 2

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition.
  2. While activating the washer switch, test the voltage at windshield wiper switch connector terminal A4.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

11-14 V

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 3

3

Replace windshield wiper switch.

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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4

Inspect the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

Is there washer fluid in the fluid reservoir?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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6

Inspect the windshield washer hoses and nozzles.

Are the windshield washer hoses and nozzles clogged or damaged?

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Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair the washer hoses and nozzles. Refer to Washer Nozzle Replacement and Windshield Washer Hose Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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8

  1. Turn ON the ignition.
  2. With the windshield washer activated, test voltage at the windshield washer pump.

Is the voltage within the specified range?

11-14 V

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Repair open circuit between the windshield washer pump and the windshield wiper switch.

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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10

Use an ohmmeter to measure resistance between ground and the windshield washer pump connector terminal 1.

Is the resistance equal to the specified value?

0 ohms

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

Repair the windshield washer pump ground circuit.

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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12

Replace the windshield washer pump. Refer to Washer Pump Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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System OK

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