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1

Did you review the Rear Wiper/Washer System Description and Operation?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

2

  1. Set the ignition switch to RUN.
  2. Backprobe from the rear wiper/washer switch connector, terminal 5, to ground with a test lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

3

Inspect for an open RR WPR/WSHR fuse.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 4

4

Repair the open in the rear window wiper motor control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 16

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5

    • Set the rear wiper/washer switch to DELAY.
    • Backprobe from the rear wiper/washer switch connector, terminal 6, to ground with a test lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect for a poor connection at the rear wiper/washer switch connector. 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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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 7

7

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

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 16

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8

Probe from the rear wiper motor connector, terminal D, to ground with a test lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Repair the open in the rear window wiper switch signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 16

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10

Probe from the rear wiper motor connector, terminal E, to ground with a test lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

Repair the open in rear window wiper control circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 16

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12

Probe from the rear wiper motor connector, terminal A to terminal E, with a test lamp.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

13

Repair the open in the ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 16

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14

Inspect for a poor connection at the rear 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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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

15

Replace the rear wiper motor. Refer to Rear Window Wiper Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 16

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16

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2