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For 1990-2009 cars only

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1

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

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Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms

2

  1. Turn the ignition on.
  2. Turn the windshield wiper/washer switch through all the switch positions.

Does the windshield wiper/washer system operate properly?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
  2. Turn the ignition on.
  3. Turn the windshield wiper/washer switch to the high speed position.
  4. Connect a test lamp from the windshield wiper motor connector high speed supply circuit terminal to ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Test and repair the windshield wiper/washer switch accessory voltage supply circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

5

Test and repair the windshield wiper motor ground circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs or Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

6

Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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7

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 8

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8

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 3