• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach. |
• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category. |
Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rear Wiper Washer Switch Reference Voltage | 1 | 1 | -- | -- |
Rear Wiper Washer Switch Signal | 1 | 1 | 1 | -- |
Rear Washer Pump Relay Control | B3811 | B3811 | -- | -- |
Rear Washer Pump Control | 2 | 2 | 3 | -- |
Rear Washer Pump Ground | -- | 2 | -- | -- |
1. Rear wiper washer inoperative 2. Rear washer pump inoperative 3. Rear washer pump always on |
Battery positive voltage is supplied to the coil and switch sides of the rear washer relay. The body control module (BCM) energizes the relay by grounding the relay coil through the relay control circuit. When the relay is energized, the relay switch is closed and battery positive voltage is supplied to the washer pump control circuit.
Rear Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation
Control Module References for scan tool information
⇒ | If the rear wiper does not operate normally, refer to Rear Wiper System Malfunction . |
⇒ | If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. |
⇒ | If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance. |
⇒ | If the rear washer pump does not activate, test the control circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the rear washer pump. |
⇒ | If the test lamp is always ON, test the relay control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM. |
⇒ | If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.
• | Control Module References for BCM replacement, programming, and setup |