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Schematic Reference: Wiper/Washer Schematics

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

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Wiper/Washer Systems

2

  1. Turn the ignition on.
  2. Press the windshield washer switch.

Do the windshield washers operate normal?

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the windshield washer pump connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp across the washer pump connector terminals.
  3. Turn the ignition on.
  4. Press the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 4

4

Test and repair the windshield washer pump control and ground circuits 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?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Disconnect the windshield wiper motor connector.
  2. Connect a test lamp from the windshield wiper switch pulse delay signal circuit terminal to ground.
  3. Turn the ignition on.
  4. Press the windshield washer switch.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 6

6

Test and repair the windshield wiper switch pulse delay signal 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?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

7

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

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 10

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8

Replace the windshield wiper motor cover. Refer to Wiper Motor Cover Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the windshield wiper/washer switch. Refer to Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt or Multifunction, Turn Signal, and Hazard Switch Replacement - On Vehicle in Steering Wheel and Column-Standard.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3